What I Need to Do When a Creditor Sues You

Consumer Protection Attorney

Getting sued by a creditor is unpleasant, but there is a path that leads to a better outcome than just accepting the lawsuit. First, don’t panic. It sounds cliché, but this happens all the time and debt collectors count on the fact that the average person will not know what to do. Hiring a consumer protection attorney who is experienced in dealing with debt collectors should be your first course of action. Do your research and make sure your attorney is an expert in the field and handles these types of cases on a regular basis.

When you are served with the lawsuit, the worst thing you can do is to ignore it. In fact, the sooner you contact an attorney, the better he/she will be able to serve you. In some states, the debt collector may be able to garnish your paycheck if you fail to respond and a judge rules in their favor. You have a right to challenge the debt collector’s right to sue you. Did you actually incur this debt? Can the company … Read the rest

Discrimination and Harssment in the Workplace

Discrimination is being treated unfairly or differently for the worse, based on personal status or characteristics (such as race, gender, religion). When a coworker or boss makes a comment or does something that results in a hostile, threatening, or intimidating environment for someone else, that is considered harassment. If you aren’t sure about the rights that protect you as a person and employee, then consulting with a lawyer on your situation is advisable.

Examples of discrimination and/or harassment include:

• Depending solely on word-of-mouth recruiting that tends to favor a certain kind of employee
• Using discriminatory criteria when hiring, without being able to show how it relates to the job
• Requesting that an agency only refers applicants of a particular status.
• Not providing the same pay to workers in similar positions
• Rejecting benefits after they were offered
• Turning to the discriminatory preferences of customers, coworkers, or clients when choosing factors for employment
• Requiring a specific kind of image or corporate look as prejudices in hiring
• Firing employees based on unlawful reasons
• Using a client or worker’s preferences to explain a demotion,

Recalled Off-Highway Vehicles in April of 2021 – Product defect lawyers

Recalled Off-Highway Vehicles in April of 2021

As the summer months approach, more people are going to start heading outdoors for seasonal activities. One activity that is especially popular is the use of recreational off-highway vehicles. An off-highway vehicle is defined as a type of vehicle that is designated for off-road use. Some off-highway vehicles are street legal but most people use theirs to go places where regular vehicles cannot. 

Some common types of off-highway vehicles include dirtbikes, ATVs, and side by sides. While riding an off-highway vehicle can be a fun way to explore trails and get outdoors, off-highway vehicles are no stranger to recalls. Much like regular vehicles, off-highway vehicles are often the subject of recalls as manufacturers want to ensure that the vehicles are as safe as possible for those who ride them. If you own or operate an off-highway vehicle it is important to check the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website frequently to ensure that your vehicle is not the subject of a recall. Below are three off-highway vehicles that were recalled in the month of … Read the rest

Case Report – Group Home Abuse

I recently settled a lawsuit arising out of the strangulation death of an adult group home resident. John was a 30-year-old autistic man who became a resident of the defendant group home provider when he was 16 years old. At that time, prior to becoming a resident of the group home, John was cared for by his parents in their family home. After his parents divorced, John lived with his mother primarily. Due to his autism, he was prone to violent outbursts. As he became older and more mature, the outbursts became more violent. Further, because of John’s size, he was too difficult for his mother to handle. So, his mother made arrangements for John to reside at a group home that held itself out to the public as being able to manage autistic men with violent outbursts.

For most of his time at the group home, John did well. However, during the last year of his life, he became progressively more violent. John’s neurologist tried to modify John’s antipsychotic medications in an effort to better control his behavior. In … Read the rest