Am I required to Disclose my Car Accident to the Bankruptcy Trustee?
Your injury claim is an asset of the bankruptcy estate. Â It is very important to keep both your personal injury and bankruptcy attorney informed to best protect your interests. Â In both a Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, if the claim arose prior to filing, you must disclose your injury claim on the bankruptcy petition. Â If your claim arose after your filed your bankruptcy petition, it must still be disclosed to the Chapter 13 trustee BUT NOT in a Chapter 7 case. Â If your injury occurs after you filed for bankruptcy, even the day after you file, it does not become part of the bankruptcy estate.
