Should I Sue a Collection Agency?
Not every abusive call or letter justifies legal action against a debt collector, and knowing when to take action is important. If your rights are being truly infringed upon, and you feel that you have been harmed by harassment, abuse or threats, you have the right to pursue monetary damages against collection agencies under federal and state law. Know that you are not alone and that thousands of lawsuits are filed each year in the United States against abusive debt collectors.
We believe that the only way to start stemming the tide of debt collection abuse is to hold the companies that use these tactics financially accountable for their actions. The option to sue debt collectors is helpful for people who want to stop collection calls and letters, but it may also prevent more instances of abuse against others in the future. It also helps level the playing field for those legitimate debt collectors who want to play by the rules. In order to determine whether you should pursue legal action, it is important to speak with a lawyer about your rights. Talk with an attorney at the Pennsylvania law firm of Boyle, Neblett & Wenger, where we represent individuals against debt collectors.
Abusive Collector Tactics and Your Rights
The range of debt collection abuse is wide. While some abuse may be simply annoying, there are instances where severe and aggressive tactics and threats have caused significant emotional damage and can make people feel frightened about their safety and security.
At Boyle, Neblett & Wenger, we have talked with people who have had their health, their finances and their family threatened and who have been scared to answer the phone for fear of more threats and abuse. In the worst cases, threats of theft and physical abuse have victimized individuals. No person deserves this treatment — even if he or she does owe a legitimate debt — and we believe strongly that people and companies that permit this behavior should be made to pay damages.
Decide When and How to Act in Your Best Interest
If you have been subjected to abuse, harassment or other illegal collection tactics, talk with us about your situation and let our attorneys give you experienced advice about your best options. Contact us at Boyle, Neblett & Wenger to schedule a free initial consultation. Call our Pennsylvania firm to make an appointment at 866-661-7930. We can help you fight collection abuse and will aggressively pursue your best interests in litigation.
