This paper addresses how the filing of bankruptcy by either party involved in an automobile collision can affect the adverse party's ability to prosecute and/or defend against claims arising from the collision. Generally, if an at-fault driver ("tortfeasor"), files for bankruptcy protection, an injured party is barred from initiating or continuing to prosecute any claims or a lawsuit against the tortfeasor to recover damages for injuries caused in the accident and may very well never recover such damages against the tortfeasor... Read More