Bankruptcy Rescue to offer free Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing services for breast cancer victims

Oct 29 2009

Attorney Barton W. Morris, Jr., founder of Bankruptcy Rescue, announced today his team of bankruptcy lawyers will select one local family touched by breast cancer and facing financial crisis, to receive free Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing services from essays submitted online at Bankruptcy Rescue, before November 30, 2009.

The growing rate of bankruptcies caused by medical bills prompted Morris to participate in the American Bar Association (ABA) Pro Bono Celebration Week, October 24-31. The ABA designated the event to encourage lawyers across the country to honor those in the legal profession who provide free legal help to improve the lives of the needy. By awarding full bankruptcy filing services to a person in need during October, also national Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Morris hopes to raise awareness of the stress financial problems brought upon breast cancer sufferers and inform people about the benefits of contracting an attorney for filing bankruptcy. Selection of recipient will be announced on December 10, 2009.

President Obama’s stirring healthcare speech highlighted one woman’s battle with breast cancer and the loss of her medical insurance. His statements clearly link the national health insurance debate and the personal finance crisis driving more Americans and Michigan residents to declare bankruptcy due to soaring medical bills.

“Americans are one injury or illness away from bankruptcy,” Obama stated. “The crushing cost of healthcare causes a bankruptcy in America every 30 seconds,” he added. In fact cancer is reported to be the leading cause of all bankruptcy filings.

Every three minutes someone new in this country is diagnosed with breast cancer … 7,100 Michigan residents hear that grim news each year. 41,110 people in Southeast Michigan filed for personal bankruptcy in 2008. Many of these faces are the same as those who struggle with breast cancer. The effects of cancer treatment coupled with the emotional strife from mounting medical bills create fear, unhealthy stress and a sense of deep hopelessness.

“Studies have shown that high stress levels can hinder a patient’s healing and no one should endure the additional fear, uncertainty and doubt of mounting financial problems while battling this ugly disease. There is nothing more satisfying for me than feeling the appreciation for guiding people through their problems,” said Morris.

Located in Farmington Hills, Bankruptcy Rescue’s mission is to rid struggling people and families of the stress and uncertainty of bankruptcy and inform them of their options through caring consultation. The team is available at all times to answer questions and allow clients to sleep better at night.

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