Autodialing technology is so cheap, companies are using it to contract customers about everything from sales to past due accounts. While the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA) protects consumers from unwanted phone calls from businesses, some companies ignore the law and use robocalls to hound people regardless of their objections. However, a recent court judgment against a well-known cable giant demonstrates how misuse of robocalling can result in a hefty payday for affected consumers.
- Personal injury claims are unique for a number of reasons. To begin with, approximately 95% of all personal injury claims do not go to trial. Of the small percentage that actually make it to the inside of a courtroom, 90 percent of them end up in a loss. This means that your success in filing a personal injury claim is often tied to how well you do your homework and set yourself up for success in the beginning.
- The ride you took through a ride-sharing program may have seemed like a good idea at the time simply because it was cheap; however, you may wonder if this was the best choice after the driver struck another car. Ride-sharing programs can be good, but there are also liability issues that may create problems for you. If this recently happened to you, here are three things you may want to know.
- The number of people on disability has been increasing rapidly throughout the years. In the early 90's the ratio of workers to those on disability was 35.5:1. By 2012, the ratio changed to 16.3:1. So why is it so difficult for those who need disability to actually receive it? These skyrocketing numbers may be the cause. The number of people on disability is so alarming; they want to ensure people aren't receiving disability when they don't actually need it.
- Since 49% of all fatal car accidents happen at night, you may want to be more careful when driving at this dangerous time of day. Below is more information for helping you drive safer at night, decreasing your chances of being involved in an accident. Clean Your Windshield Every Time You Stop For Gas Bugs, dirt, and dust that strike your windshield while you are driving not only block your line of sight, but they also reflect headlights and streetlamps as they pass by.