Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.
using ChatGPT for legal research accuracy. I've been dealing with this for about 13 months now and the situation isn't improving.
I have already tried to resolve this directly but did not get a clear answer.
Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?
Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.
I specialize in this area of law. Here's my take on the legal issues.
The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have the relevant statute years for this type of claim.
I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.
Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.
This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.
Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.
I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
I've dealt with this before.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.
I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.
I've seen this play out several times in my field.
I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
I've dealt with this before.
What worked for me was escalating to a supervisor/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.
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