""We knew our case would be difficult because it was against a big corporation. The lawyers at Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz convinced us that they could match dollar for dollar and ounce for ounce any defense the corporation would assert. They were right, and after an eight day trial, we won big!" C.J., $875,000 verdict.
Chapter 13 is a type of bankruptcy in which you are paying at least some fraction of your debt through the bankruptcy trustee over a period of usually three to five years. You make a single monthly payment to the trustee. The amount of your payment is based on what you can afford in your budget and your attorney helps you calculate the amount. The trustee takes your monthly payment and distributes the money to your creditors.
You can use Chapter 13 to get caught up in house payments or to restructure and pay off your car loan. Some types of debts that cannot be discharged in Chapter 7 can be discharged in Chapter 13. You can file Chapter 13 even if you filed bankruptcy within the last six years.
If you feel trapped by your financial situation, Contact us for a free consultation. We are happy to meet with you at your convenience to discuss your options and find out if bankruptcy is the best solution for your financial problems.
Wilson v. WMATA (July 2006) (District of Columbia).
$1.1 Million verdict in case involving electrician electrocuted while performing work at the Shady Grove Metro Station in Rockville, Maryland. Defendant was found negligent in re energizing a power circuit without first notifying the Plaintiff. Plaintiff sustained electrocution-induced neck and back injuries and treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.