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Air Ambulance Trips May Lead to Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Missouri or Illinois

When you are in an emergency situation with a life or lives a stake, the first thought on your mind is often not how much it will cost. We’ve become a society focused on the value of an individual life—often leading us to make any effort, no matter the cost, to save a life. And while each life is certainly worth saving, we tend not to think about the financial situation that will result for the injured party. An article on MSNBC reports that an estimated 550,000 patients are flown by medical helicopters and small airplanes for emergencies including car accidents and heart attacks, among other things. The price varies—costing the victim anywhere from less than $12,000 to $25,000 per flight.

It is no wonder that the number of chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy filings in Missouri and Illinois due to medical debt has been on the rise. As a St. Louis Missouri bankruptcy attorney, I’ve seen more and more cases where people have to be protected from foreclosure, find a solution to credit card debt, and stop their cars from being repossessed by filing bankruptcy in an effort to pay their medical bills.

If you are in a similar situation, you may be wondering, “Should I file bankruptcy?” You can look at our bankruptcy FAQ or request a free copy of the ultimate Missouri bankruptcy book, “Get Out of Debt: Secrets Your Creditors Don’t Want You to Know,” to find out if bankruptcy is right for you. The information is free but the ability the knowledge may be invaluable to getting your medical bills paid.