When Can I Sue for Identity Theft?
Identity theft is the fraudulent acquisition and use of an individual’s personal information for financial gain. The unique information typically associated with i theft includes dates of birth, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, email addresses, fax numbers, bank account information, and credit card numbers. When a thief obtains any of this type...
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Damages Available in Identity Theft Cases
Tens of millions of people have their identities stolen every year. In fact, nearly 15 million people were victims of identity theft in 2019. Of those identity theft victims who suffered unreimbursed expenses due to identity theft, the median loss was approximately $400. In other words, identity theft has a major impact...
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How to Recognize Identity Theft
Identity theft is a major problem in the United States. In fact, nearly 30 percent of all adults in the United States will fall victim to identity theft at some point in their lives. In other words, identity theft poses a serious threat to everyone. Luckily, there are steps you can take...
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What Should I Do After My Identity Has Been Stolen?
Each year, tens of millions of people are victims of identity fraud. In fact, in 2019 alone, over 14 million people had their identities stolen. Nearly a quarter of these victims had unreimbursed expenses related to the fraud, with the median loss being approximately $400. If you are a victim of identify...
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Class Action Lawsuits: Answers to Common Questions
Many people have at least a passing familiarity with class action lawsuits, as they are frequently the topic of news stories, TV shows, and advertisements. However, most people’s understanding of class action lawsuits begins and ends with the idea that they are legal actions brought by groups of people instead of individuals....
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New Study Finds That Over 200 Million Robocalls Are Placed Each Day
Robocalls are out of control. In fact, a study recently found that over 200 million robocalls are placed each day. This is an astonishing figure. Robocalls can range from annoying to dangerous, and many people, unfortunately, accept them as an unavoidable part of life. However, there is hope for those affected by...
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Juul Lawsuits for People Who Have Been Injured by Juul Products
Juuling, which is a kind of vaping, is named after the popular Juul e-cigarette. This form of vaping makes up approximately 30 percent of the e-cigarette market. And although these types of e-cigarettes are intended to help adults quit smoking, teens are rapidly becoming hooked on them—and this has led to legal...
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Federal Lawmakers Seek to Stop Unwanted Robocalls
Federal lawmakers recently introduced legislation intended to provide Americans with relief from unwanted robocalls. With the introduction of the Traced Act and the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act, lawmakers have put telemarketers on notice regarding unwanted robocalls. The Traced Act addresses the use of spoofed calls with fake caller IDs, while the Stopping...
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Consumers Need to Know These Important Robocall Facts and Stats
For most people, unwanted phone calls from telemarketers are a common part of life. This problem is far more widespread than most people are aware. As is discussed below, billions of prerecorded calls from telemarketers, also known as robocalls, are made each month. Robocalls are automated calls that deliver a prerecorded...
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Can I Take Legal Action Against Telemarketers?
We've all received unwanted phone calls or texts from telemarketers. In fact, telemarketers often persist in contacting us even after we've asked them to stop. Sadly, many people believe that they are powerless to stop telemarketer harassment. But this couldn't be further from the truth. What most people don't realize...