Often the Physician confronts the following situation. The patient owes the money on a bill but is unemployed while the spouse has a good job. Luckily for the doctor the laws of New Jersey and New York allow the spouse to be sued for the medical and/or dental services along with the patient. The law recognizes that a spouse is equally responsible with the patient for medical and dental necessities. This way once a judgment is obtained against both of them, the salary of the working spouse can be garnishment.
Collection Attorney
Edward S. Zizmor is an attorney in New York and New Jersey who specializes in collection. He is a leader in the field and has collected for numerous doctors, dentists, contractors, and business and other professionals who have not been paid for their work.
Below is a library of articles about his experience working in collection.