old medical bill

[oilman]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? I live in ILL and i got a phone call from a doctor saying that they never got paid from when i got hurt 4 years ago. So they called my lawyer and he said i was supost to pay it out of my settelmeant.That not what he told me and i dont have the money can they still charge me for that bill even thow its been 4 years and i just found out about it thanks for the help.

[Proserpina]

Originally Posted by oilman

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? I live in ILL and i got a phone call from a doctor saying that they never got paid from when i got hurt 4 years ago. So they called my lawyer and he said i was supost to pay it out of my settelmeant.That not what he told me and i dont have the money can they still charge me for that bill even thow its been 4 years and i just found out about it thanks for the help.

Looks like you're going to be paying; SOL is five years.

Most hospital bills arise out of unwritten, implied contracts. The limitations period on such actions is five years after the cause of action accrued. 735 ILCS 5/13-205. The five year limitations period is also affected by partial payment; the five years runs from the date of the last payment.

[bamboozled]

Still, the bill should have been paid and now your credit is going to be screwed. This also happened to me and I sent it to the STATE OF CONNECTICUT, Attorney General who handles all comp issues and called the Head Commissioner. It was paid in less than 3 days.
Try what I did and get back to us on the outcome. Lawyers are basically legalized theives, so do not believe him. Call and ask your WC Commission. They will answer your question on the phone.....sound upset, as you should be~