Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Posted on 12. Nov, 2009 .
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law designed to protect consumers against illegal practices by creditors. The law is also reflected in numerous state laws that were enacted after its inception. Before a creditor’s actions can constitute a violation of the FDCPA or similar state laws, four criteria must be met:
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Debt Collection
Posted on 12. Nov, 2009 .
Debt collection involves the pursuit of payment on debts owed by consumers or businesses. Two types of agencies usually carry out debt collection: debt collection agencies and debt buying agencies. The former operate on behalf of creditors and receive a percentage of the collected debt as payment, while the latter purchase debts from creditors for [...]
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Collection on Judgments
Posted on 12. Nov, 2009 .
Winning a monetary judgment is cause for celebration, but the celebration is often short-lived due to the debtor’s refusal to pay. If you have a judgment that is not being paid, hiring an experienced collection attorney is the best way to get the most out of your judgment in the shortest period of time. After [...]
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Breach of Contract
Posted on 12. Nov, 2009 .
Breach of contract occurs when a party that is subject to a binding agreement fails to honor the agreement due to non-performance or by interfering with another party’s performance. There are four basic types of breach of contract:
1. Minor breach
Also known as a partial breach or an immaterial breach, a minor breach occurs when a [...]
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Job Injury Caused by Another
Posted on 12. Nov, 2009 .
With the exception of self-inflicted injuries, injuries that result from violation of company policy and injuries received during the commission of a crime, almost all job related injuries are covered by workers’ compensation, regardless of fault. However, workers’ compensation is an inadequate reward for catastrophic on the job injuries. Injuries that deserve and are commonly [...]
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Wrongful Death
Posted on 12. Nov, 2009 .
In personal injury law, wrongful death occurs when a person is killed as a result of the negligence or dangerous actions of another individual or entity.
All 50 states allow for wrongful death lawsuits, with each state having its own specific provisions. However, all wrongful death lawsuits are typically predicated on the following four elements:
The victim’s [...]
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Slip and Fall Injury
Posted on 12. Nov, 2009 .
The most important aspect in deciding whether or not to pursue a slip and fall lawsuit is determining whether the accident resulted from your own negligence or someone else’s. Before you conclude that your fall was not your fault, consider the following questions:
Did you have a legitimate reason for being in the area where you [...]