Demopolis Legal Issues Blog

Financial transactions are a major part in the lives of individuals in Alabama and elsewhere. Being a consumer is commonplace, whether it is at a store or on-line, and dealing with consumer debt is unfortunately also fairly common. Thus, those overwhelmed by consumer debt seek different avenues to address or eliminate their consumer debt. Because many want to avoid the bankruptcy process, some fall victim to debt elimination fraud.

At Gibbs & Sellers, P.C., our attorneys understand all too well the lengths scammers will go to scheme money away from individuals. A vulnerable individual, such as a person dealing with growing debt, is an easy target for these schemers. One can look like a legitimate business when in fact they are devised to target individuals to trick them out of money. However, even when a person falls victim to a debt elimination scheme, it is possible to take action to correct the wrongs one has suffered because of this form of fraud.

With the holiday season in full swing, you may be preparing to head out on the open road and spend time visiting with family members and friends. As many others likely plan to do the same, you may encounter a significant increase in traffic congestion as you navigate Alabama roads during this season.

Before heading out for the holidays, you might find it helpful to understand the potential safety risks involved with this sudden increase in traffic patterns. With the chance that drivers nearby may have other things on their minds than your health, being prepared for every scenario could prove vital.

We are constantly told the importance of making investments, as it could be crucial to the financial stability of one's future and the future of their loved ones. However, when one is not fully versed in the different types of investments, they may not be able to detect misconduct by a broker or any other professional in charge of these investments. Thus, many instances of securities fraud often go undetected until one is at a loss of their investment. When it comes to securities fraud, many do not know what to look for. This is why it often goes undetected. Thus, this post will explore the common signs associated with securities fraud.

To begin, there are some initial signs that often cause individuals to be unsure or confused about the matter. This includes his or her broker not returning calls or transactions on statements that do not make sense. This could be followed by more obvious signs, which includes unauthorized transactions on a statement, unidentifiable debits or credits on monthly account statements, a dramatic drop in the value of stock in a short period of time, losing money in an "up" market, most investments recommended by the broker are declining in value, or one's broker refers to market news as entertainment.

Unfortunately, dangerous drugs can cause serious harm to victims. As a result, there are important legal protections in place for victims of dangerous drugs. Because it is estimated that each year approximately 200,000 Americans die from adverse reactions to prescription drugs, as well as side effects associated with prescription drugs, it is important for victims to know what they can do when harmed by Dangerous drugs.

The reality is that victims can be injured or killed by dangerous drugs which is why they are legally protected. Personal injury protections can help injured victims with their physical, financial and emotional damages. Pharmaceutical drugs can be hastily approved and may cause harm to victims. There are many drugs that may be subject to litigation for having harmed victims which can help with the victim's medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering damages.