A Los Angeles bankruptcy attorney familiar with how many people get themselves into debt, OakTree Law is proud to offer tips to help you stay debt free this holiday season. Believe it or not, this is possible, even as Black Friday approaches. Consumers can easily rack up $1,000 or more of debt during this time. […]
The number of senior citizens who have filed for bankruptcy has risen dramatically. According to The New York Times, although the number of older Americans has increased about 500%, about 12% of those are now seniors. In 1991, seniors represented just 2.1% of filers, representing a nearly 10-fold increase in less than three decades. Why […]
Medical malpractice includes diagnostic errors, severe injuries caused by physicians and surgeons, and even deaths. In fact, 300,000 people die each year due to medical malpractice. To win a case, you need to prove negligence or violation of a medical standard of care caused an injury. Such cases are challenging and complex, which is why […]
Real estate fraud is an all too common problem. There are many complexities with investing in real estate and investors might not know everything. One mistake can set things dramatically off course, but mistakes can be separated from fraud especially when someone doesn’t show any interest in resolving issues that come up. Fraud may be […]
Going deep into debt is one of the leading reasons people file for bankruptcy. Although the spending pressures of the holiday season are just beginning, you can stay out of debt by treading carefully. You may not need a Los Angeles bankruptcy attorney if you resist the temptation to overspend. Despite all the deals retailers […]
If your financial situation warrants bankruptcy, you may be considering moving assets to protect them. However, your Los Angeles bankruptcy attorney may suggest otherwise. Filing for bankruptcy is complicated. It is designed to protect you as well as your creditors. As such, there are certain assets you don’t want to transfer, as doing so may […]
Medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy, even for people who have health insurance, according to the American Journal of Medicine. Health care costs have soared. A single medical crisis or hospital stay can send you running for debt relief. The medical billing system is complex, but there are ways to handle medical debt […]
OakTree Law is known for personal injury, bankruptcy legal services, and its aggressive stance against negligent parties and insurance companies. Automobile accidents, work-related injuries, and medical errors affect tens of thousands of people in the United States every year. A Los Angeles personal injury attorney can assess your case and fight for maximum compensation. However, […]
People often associate bankruptcy with a way to deal with the consequences of uncontrollable spending. However, as a Los Angeles bankruptcy attorney, we know reckless spending isn’t often the reason someone files for bankruptcy. There are some major events in life that can play a role. Many of these aren’t situations you can necessarily avoid. […]
Debt collectors often resort to unreasonable, and illegal, means to seek payments from consumers. Regardless of their unscrupulous actions, you have the last say in how you manage debt. A Los Angeles bankruptcy attorney can determine whether the debt collector is being fair and can provide solutions to help pay off your debt. When a […]
