My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: Pennsylvania
I have just received a bill for the first time about 3 weeks ago for a motorcycle accident I was in, in the amount of 8999.00. My other bills were paid through my blue cross and blue shield along with my motorcycle insurance. Some how this bill never got submitted with my insurance at the time, so I spoke with them. I gave them the information and member number I had at that time with BCBS and I found out today the insurance wont pay it b/c its past the limitations for the hospital to submit a bill. Now they want to come after me for the full amount. I offered to make payments but they wanted an astronomical amount each month. So I asked if I can make my own payments and they said yes, but it will still eventually fall into a a collection status b/c "their minimum" payments weren't being made.
So since I never received a bill till now can they do this to me?
Can I still go to collections if I make payments on this of what I can afford?
Should I go see a lawyer and if so, what kind of lawyer do i speak to?
Any help is greatly appreciated

