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When you file for bankruptcy in Washington, your assets go into what is called your bankruptcy estate. In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, also known as a liquidation bankruptcy, property in the bankruptcy estate that is not exempt is subject to liquidation by the U.S. bankruptcy trustee. Federal bankruptcy law provides for exemptions that protect...

The most common and least severe form of whiplash injury is known as a Grade 1 whiplash injury.  The average settlement payout for grade 1 whiplash ranges from $2,500 to $10,000, depending on the severity of the injury, the medical treatment needed, and whether it keeps you from being able to work.  At Stone...

A Grade 2 whiplash injury is the second-lowest grade for whiplash in terms of severity. The average insurance settlement payout for a Grade 2 whiplash injury can range from $10,000 to $20,000, although this can vary to as low as $5,000 or as high as $50,000 in some cases. The amount depends on several...

The average whiplash settlement in Arizona car accidents ranges from $2,000 to $25,000, and can vary considerably. In serious cases involving more severe whiplash injuries, your settlement may be much more. The settlement value of a whiplash personal injury claim depends on factors including the severity of the injury, your medical treatment needs, lost...

You may be leasing a car when you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Or, you may be thinking about leasing a vehicle after you file for Chapter 13. In this blog post, we cover how car leases interact with the United States Bankruptcy Code and Chapter 13. Specifically, we address: Considerations if you have...