A single hospitalization can leave a Pierce County family buried under bills they had no way to plan for. Unlike credit card debt or a personal loan, medical debt arrives without warning, often during the worst stretch of someone’s life. By the time collection calls start and paychecks are garnished, the question most Tacoma and Lakewood residents are asking is not whether to get help but how quickly they can get it.
Bankruptcy can eliminate medical bills for most filers, and under Washington bankruptcy laws, the process is more protective of your assets than most people assume.
Kevin G. Byrd has been helping Pierce County residents clear debt and start over for more than 40 years from his Lakewood office. His firm charges flat fees, never bills by the hour, and offers a free consultation so you know exactly where you stand before anything is filed.