On behalf of Levitt & Slafkes, P.C. | Nov 20, 2018 | Medical Debt
There isn’t a person in this country who wants to have a serious medical condition, suffer a traumatic injury, or require ongoing medical treatment. Beyond the physical and emotional tolls that come with medical ailments, medical care is expensive. In fact,...
On behalf of Levitt & Slafkes, P.C. | Feb 21, 2018 | Medical Debt
Healthcare is expensive, ridiculously expensive. Regardless of how much money you have saved or how solid your finances are, unexpected medical expenses can absolutely devastate your best-laid plans. This is particularly true when you are under-insured or if your...
On behalf of Levitt & Slafkes, P.C. | Apr 29, 2014 | Medical Debt
When contemplating retirement, many New Jersey residents likely look forward to traveling, playing golf and spending winters in a more temperate climate. Retirement has long been considered a time when, after years spent working, individuals are finally able to relax...
On behalf of Levitt & Slafkes, P.C. | Jul 10, 2013 | Medical Debt
We recently discussed the link between healthcare costs and bankruptcy in our blog titled “Medical Issues Can Lead to Bankruptcy.” According to CNBC, recent studies by NerdWallet Health, show startling statistics revealing that healthcare is the leading...
On behalf of Levitt & Slafkes, P.C. | Jun 18, 2013 | Medical Debt
A recent study performed by researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle revealed that cancer patients were twice as likely to file for bankruptcy as individuals without cancer. The report linked bankruptcy court records and information from...
