Author: Jim Magazine

James (Jim) Magazine is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial lawyer who has spent his career helping injured victims. Jim is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida since 1990 and is also admitted to practice at the Appellate level and admitted to the United States Supreme Court.

Can Personal Injury Settlements Be Garnished?

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Can personal injury settlements be garnished? If you are filing an insurance claim or lawsuit and owe money, you might be concerned about whether settlement money can be garnished. In Florida, personal injury settlement proceeds are generally protected from creditor garnishment. However, the government may garnish part of your settlement for back taxes, unpaid child support, or other outstanding debts.
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