Some of the tactics you have heard others complain about and may have experienced yourself, such as phone calls at all hours of the day and night, are not allowed.
If you receive calls before eight o’clock in the morning and nine o’clock in the evening, or if they tie up your line with call after call, they are in violation of the act. They must follow common courtesy.
Sometimes an over worked and frustrated caller will resort to abusive language. If you choose to hang up the telephone in a case such as this, they may call back and ramp up the abuse by using obscene or profane language. Again, this is a violation of the FDCPA.
Learn more about the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - FDCPA - and how it protects you from debt harassment. Visit FairDebtHelpers.com for a free evaluation of your case by an experienced fair debt attorney.
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These days nearly everyone runs short of funds occasionally. Sometimes that means a short period of inconvenience but at other times it can be devastating. Having to repair a furnace in mid-winter, for example, is an emergency that can’t be put off. But where can you get the funds to fix it, especially if you’ve already run through your savings for other emergencies?
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Whether you are injured during the course of your work, in a slip and fall incident, or in a car accident, you’ll find that dealing with insurance companies can be demoralizing and demeaning. They have their own attorneys on retainer for the sole purpose of protecting the company from paying out damages. Without a personal injury attorney, you could be facing a minimal settlement or none at all.
A personal injury lawyer is experienced in dealing with insurance companies and knows the tricks they use to reduce their liabilities. Most attorneys offer a free consultation so that you can present your case to them and get guidance on how to proceed. In fact, if you are physically unable to consult an attorney because of your injuries they will usually come to your care facility or your home for the initial consultation and any follow-up visits.
Staver and Gainsberg, P.C., is an experienced Illinois personal injury law firm who know exactly how to fight for your rights, whether you have been injured, or are involved in a bankruptcy or insurance dispute.
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