Collection Lawsuits and Delinquencies on the Rise: 2017 Q3 Shows Further Increases

author by Gregory Mark Fitzgerald on Jan. 05, 2018

Bankruptcy & Debt Credit & Debt Bankruptcy & Debt  Collection Bankruptcy & Debt  Bankruptcy 

Summary: If you are trying to figure out how to handle overwhelming debt or collection lawsuits or judgments, thinking about filing for bankruptcy, or exploring other options for debt reorganization, contact us at Fitzgerald & Campbell, APLC.

"Many consumers are in peril after suffering a loss such as their job, or the ability to bring in pay like before due to a serious illness or accident. Other life events such as separation and divorce can cause serious emotional and financial upheaval, often leading to defaults on other substantial bills like student  loans—and sometimes leaving the consumers with no choice but to file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy."

Read the entire article on the official Fitzgerald & Campbell, APLC blog.

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