My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: Virginia
Specifically York County
Today, I received paper work in the mail informing me that Sentara Hospital is suing me for a $1700 bill for an ER visit in October 2009. I never received a bill for this amount from them..how can they be suing me?
I received bills for the blood work, and the x-rays - both were paid.
I have not received any phone calls, nothing in the mail - no certified letters, no collection letters.. Nothing at all!
Just notice that I'm being sued in York County Civil court for a bill to the hospital from that ER visit, which took place in James City County, I live in James City County but the court filing and court date are for York County which is odd I think..
Aren't creditors required by law to have notified consumers of the debt, and that if it isn't paid they'll take you to court before they can take someone to court?
The notice arrived today, naturally - so since its Saturday I can't call anyone. No law offices are open on a Saturday and apparently the office listed in the paperwork for Sentara is only open Monday through Thursday so I can't call and ask THEM what the heck they're doing...
I'm sort of freaking out over this right now because I have no idea what to do. I am not working at the moment, I'm a full time college student and my husband's income is all we have. I know these leeches can garnish his wages if the judge feels so inclined but I'm still stuck on the simple fact that they didn't bill me, didn't send me any letters, nothing! No phone calls..
I've had the doctor office for my regular physician call me about a billing issue with insurance.. what? The hospital is exempt from such things as courtesy??
I need advice.. I have no idea what to do and I'm sitting here shaking I'm so upset..
Someone please help...
Cyndi F.

