What are my options when being sued?

If you have been sued then you need to answer the lawsuit. Participants in the system often have a better outcome than those that do nothing. Some of the options that you have are to:

• Attempt to Negotiate a settlement with the creditor before the answer is due. Many consumers recognize they may owe a debt and choose to attempt to settle the debt before an answer is due to the court. The creditor is often receptive to a quick settlement rather than spending more time and money in a lawsuit. Even if they can provide some of the documentation to the court, there is always a chance they could lose.
• Answer the Lawsuit. Even if a consumer thinks they owe a debt it is still up to the creditor to prove that they own the debt, have the right to file suit, and have enough documentation to prove a debt is owed. They may not be able to successfully produce all required documentation when challenged.
• Do nothing. Many people decide to do nothing for lack of funds or fear of what can happen. the creditor may take a Judgment against them and then ultimately have their bank accounts frozen (Bank Garnishment). Judgments in Louisiana are good for 10 years initially and they carry a minimum interest of 10%. The amount of an unresolved judgment can significantly increase over time.
• Seek bankruptcy protection. Our law firm does help clients file bankruptcy. If you are interested in seeing if bankruptcy is right for you visit our site Louisiana Bankruptcy Attorney

The best time to take care of a lawsuit is NOW. It can potentially get more costly and worse.