I just received a lump sum settlement for my personal injury case. Is it safe in my bankruptcy? Is it safe from creditors generally? Probably yes. I have a client who received a $25,000 settlement from a personal injury case.
What happens if my bankruptcy case is audited by the U.S. Trustee’s Office (Department of Justice)? Usually nothing. (Chapter 13 cases get audited as well, but this blog article focuses on Chapter 7 cases). Short answer: