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Wrongful Bank Foreclosure
- Bank of America Reported as Biggest Forecloser
- BOA Forecloses on Paid Off Florida Loan
- Banks Recording Customer Calls for "Training Purposes."
- Buying Bank Owned Property? You May Be at Risk of a Wrongful Bank Lockout
- Tougher California Wrongful Foreclosure Laws Eyed by Law Makers
- Bank of America Wrongfully Forecloses on Naples, Florida Homeowner
- Junk Fees Being Added to Mortgage Payments by Banks and Servicers
- Wrongful Foreclosure Attorney, Carlin J. Phillips, Explains Illegal Lockouts to AOL Reporter
- Wrongful Lockouts and Trashouts - Homeowners Seem to Have Fewer Rights Than Tenants
- Detroit Free Press Reports on Wrongful Foreclosures and Lock-Outs
Consumer Class Action Lawsuits
- Nevada Homeowners Sue Bank of America; Seek Class Action Status
- Bank of America Settles Mortgage Fee Case with FTC for $108 Million
- Toyota Allegedly Sought to Discredit Witnesses
- Toyota Financial Services Remains in Toyota Recall Lawsuit
- Toyota Financial Services Credit Rating Cut by Moody's
- Toyota Motor Credit Corp Added to Class Action by Massachusetts Couple
- Toyota Recalls Lexus SUVs for Rollover Concerns; Agrees to Pay Record Fine
- Toyota Motors Fined Over $16 Million
- New Rules Coming for Bank Overdraft Fees
- Don’t Be a Victim of Bank Overdraft Fees
Car & Truck Accidents
- Rotator Cuff Tears and Other Shoulder Injuries Are Common in Car Accidents
- Highway Construction Accidents in the SouthCoast - 5 Tips to Avoid Them
- Five Injured in Waltham Car Accident
- What can I expect during an independent medical exam?
- What to Do On The Day Of Your Independent Medical Exam
- Effort to Strengthen Massachusetts Seat Belt Laws Stalls
- How Massachusetts’ Seat Belt Laws Differ from Other States’ Laws
- Flood Damage Strands Freetown Residents
- I-95 Reopens After Extensive Rhode Island Flooding
- How is Compensation Determined in a Massachusetts Wrongful Death Claim?
Child Injury
- Horrors of Street Racing on Route 18 Injures 2 Children and 5 Others
- Massachusetts Wrongful Death Lawsuit After a Child Poisoning Death
- Negligence and Lead Poisoning in Children
- Child Burn Injuries and Personal Injury Lawsuits
- Preventing Massachusetts Child Burn Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries After a Massachusetts Accident
- Helmet Safety and Preventing Child Head Injuries
- How Much Should I Demand in My Personal Injury Lawsuit?
- How Comparative Negligence Can Affect Your Claim
- What are the signs of child abuse?
Pedestrian, Bicycle & Motorcycle Accident
- 7 Life Saving Tips for New Bedford Pedestrians
- Plymouth MA Hit and Run Emphasizes Importance of Good Auto Ins Coverage
- Massachusetts Bicycle Laws and Accidents
- Important Information on Massachusetts Bicycle Laws
Personal Injury
- Fredericksburg, Virginia Surgeon Sued by Two Patients
- How a Lawyer Can Help With the Massachusetts Statute of Limitations
- Personal Injury and the Massachusetts Statute of Limitations
- One Injured After Car Falls Off Cliff in Lynn
- Multiple Injuries Reported in Swansea Car Crash
- Fire Truck Involved in Boston Van Crash
- One Man Injured in South Kingston Truck Crash
- Speed May Have Contributed to Attleboro Car Crash
- Police Officer Dragged By Car at Hanover Mall
- Female Driver Injured in Harwich Car Crash
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News
- Posted on 7/13/2010Texas Lawsuit Alleges Wrongful Foreclosures by Bank of America
- Posted on 7/8/2010Michigan Homeowners Get Possible Relief from Foreclosure
- Posted on 6/30/2010Bank of America Wrongfully Forecloses on Naples Florida Home
- Posted on 6/29/2010Nevada Woman Loses Everything in Wrongful Foreclosure Lockout
- Posted on 6/25/2010Construction at Route 140 & 195 Interchange in New Bedford Continues
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Leading Consumer and Homeowner Rights Attorneys: Protecting Families, Achieving Economic Justice
Our attorney blog allows us to keep our readers up to date with legal news, law firm announcements, current events, and other tidbits of information that you won't find anywhere else. In short, regular blog entries, we will share our thoughts and opinions on legal news and happenings related to consumer rights, consumer class action lawsuits, wrongful foreclosure cases, car and truck accidents, pedestrian and motorcycle accidents, and child accident injuries.Consumer Class Action Lawsuits
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Prohibits Illegal Debt Collection
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act spells out the regulations which must be followed by any entity which is trying to collect a debt from you. Contact a Massachusetts class action attorney at Phillips & Garcia, P.C. 877-892-5620 to file an illegal debt collection lawsuit.Texas Man Sues Bill Collectors Who Commit Illegal Debt Collection
A Texas man is holding debt collection agencies accountable to the law. Contact a Massachusetts class action attorney at Phillips & Garcia, P.C. 877-892-5620 to file an illegal debt collection lawsuit.Houston Lawyers File Unintended Acceleration Injury Lawsuit Against Toyota
Lawsuit filed for serious injuries against Toyota; four businessmen hurt in 2010 Toyota Camry rented from Hertz Rental while on a business tripAre You Considering Filing a Debt Collection Class Action Lawsuit?
Filing a debt collection class action lawsuit can be a daunting experience. Contact a Massachusetts class action attorney at Phillips & Garcia, P.C. 877-892-5620 to file a debt collection class action lawsuit.What Makes a Good Debt Collection Class Action Lawsuit?
Becoming knowledgeable on the specifics of debt collection class action lawsuits can help you determine if you have a case. Contact a Massachusetts class action attorney at Phillips & Garcia, P.C. 877-892-5620 to file a debt collection class action lawsuit.Harassment & Abuse By Debt Collectors
Are you being abused or harassed by debt collectors? Is the debt collector using any misleading or false representation? Contact a Massachusetts class action attorney at Phillips & Garcia, P.C. 877-892-5620 to file a debt collection class action lawsuit.The Validation of Debts in Legal or Illegal Debt Collection
Are you a victim of an illegal debt collection who wants to file a class action lawsuit? Contact a Massachusetts class action attorney at Phillips & Garcia, P.C. 877-892-5620 to file a debt collection class action lawsuit.Things Your Debt Collector Cannot Say According to the FDCPA
When debt collectors want money from you they can be very annoying. But some of their tactics can be downright aggressive, and may even classify as illegal debt collection methods. Contact a Massachusetts class action attorney at Phillips & Garcia, P.C. 877-892-5620 to file a debt collection class action lawsuit.I Want to File a Debt Collection Lawsuit
An individual debt collection lawsuit can be costly, and there is a risk that you may not win your case. A safer alternative to going it alone is a debt collection class action lawsuit. Contact a Massachusetts class action attorney at Phillips & Garcia, P.C. 877-892-5620 to file a debt collection class action lawsuit.Toyota Resisted Safety Findings in 2007 According to Reports
Reports claim that Toyota knew of sudden acceleration problems and other safety issues as far back as 2007 and that Toyota lobbyists resisted NHSTA investigations to save the company over $100 million.Cancellation of Insurance Can Leave Victims Helpless
If your health insurance company falsely accuses you of fraud, you may be illegally subjected to a cancellation of insurance policy. If this happens to you, you may want to file a class action lawsuit. Contact an attorney at Phillips & Garcia today - (877) 892-5620.Rescission and the Cancellation of Insurance is Still a Lingering Threat
Rescission, or the retroactive cancellation of an insurance policy, is a tactic used by insurance companies to avoid paying claims. In 2007, a class action lawsuit was filed against Blue Cross of California for the illegal practice of rescission. Call Phillips & Garcia for an insurance class action consultation - (877) 892-5620.Should I Buy Insurance from a Bank or Agent?
It can be difficult to decide whether you should buy your insurance coverage from your banking institution or an agent. If your bank misrepresented their insurance product, you should contact an experienced Massachusetts consumer rights attorney today - (877) 892-5620.A Brief Overview of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999
Did your banking institution violate the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999? If so, you may have a class action case. Contact Phillips & Garcia today for a free consultation regarding your insurance sales disclosure case - (877) 892-5620.How to Save Money on Your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy
Having affordable homeowner’s insurance can help you avoid missing a payment. In the event that a forced place insurance policy is placed on your home, you may need to speak with an experienced consumer rights attorney. Contact an attorney at Phillips & Garcia today - (877) 892-5620.What Happens When Your Homeowner’s Insurance Coverage Lapses?
Has your mortgage lender recently put a forced place insurance policy on your home? If so, contact the experienced consumer rights attorneys at Phillips & Garcia today for a free consultation regarding your forced place insurance case - (877) 892-5620.State Farm Faces Insurance Class Action Lawsuit
A 2006 hailstorm pummeled Indianapolis and damaged thousands of insured homes, but several thousand policy holders’ claims were closed without payment. Following an insurance class action lawsuit, State Farm agreed to review all of the angry plaintiffs’ unpaid insurance claims. Contact Phillips & Garcia for a consultation - (877) 892-5620.Do I Have a Winnable Insurance Class Action Lawsuit?
An insurance class action lawsuit can be brought against any type of insurer, and is generally due to a company’s unethical practices or policies. A class action lawsuit is a way for individuals to litigate as one united class. Please call Phillips & Garcia for a consultation - (877) 892-5620.NY Debt Collectors Face Debt Collection Class Action Lawsuit
In January 2010, a debt collection class action lawsuit was filed against several New York debt collectors who are accused of illegal debt collection methods otherwise known as “sewer service.” Contact a Massachusetts class action attorney at Phillips & Garcia, P.C. 877-892-5620 to file a debt collection class action lawsuit.Do I Have a Valid Debt Collection Class Action Claim?
Sometimes, debt collectors can become annoying or aggressive. But under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), consumers can sue for acts of abuse by aggressive credit collectors. Contact a Massachusetts class action attorney at Phillips & Garcia, P.C. 877-892-5620 to file a debt collection class action lawsuit.Toyota's Recall Fix: Is It A Failure?
The NHTSA received over 60 reports of contined sudden acceleration problems from Toyota owners who had their cars "fixed" under the recall. Is the "fix" really a failure?Homeowners Blindsided by Wrongful Bank Foreclosures
A wrongful bank foreclosure can turn your life upside down, violating the sanctity of your home and your personal rights. If you have been the victim of a wrongful bank foreclosure, contact a Massachusetts class action attorney at Phillips & Garcia, P.C. 877-892-5620 to file a wrongful bank foreclosure lawsuit.There Are Ways to Fight Back After Receiving Insurance Claim Denials
If you have recently filed a legitimate claim with your insurance company and have been denied compensation, you should consider writing a letter of appeal. If your appeal is denied you may consider filing an insurance class action lawsuit. Call Phillips & Garcia for a consultation - (877) 892-5620Massachusetts Insurance Claim Denials and Jenny’s Law
After his wife’s death, a Massachusetts man’s insurance company refused to pay her policy claim. But after a battle in court, a new law was established in Massachusetts regarding insurance claim denials.Toyota Offers Additional Services to Owners Affected by Recall
Toyota Corp. offers additional services, including pick-up and returns of vehicles and, in some instances, offering loaner or rental cars
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