Medical debt doesn't just vanish, but are there time limits on this type of debt? Or does it linger indefinitely?

Medical bills can quickly spiral, so you need to understand your legal exposure if the debt goes to collections.

Generally speaking, a plaintiff has two years in which to file a personal injury lawsuit, including one for medical malpractice. Exceptions to this general rule abound. Generally speaking, a plaintiff ...

Medical debt can be written off in some circumstances, but not in the widespread way many people hope for. Instead, several ...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently affirmed that a debt collector did not violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) when it threatened legal action to collect debts ...

The bill would prohibit medical debt from appearing on credit reports, ban wage garnishment and cap interest at 3%, down from the current 8%.

May 19, 2025 - The doctor-patient relationship is typically ongoing, with patients often receiving care from the same provider over an extended period of time. However, when the patient believes their ...