Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP is a national law firm that focuses on collecting delinquent government debts. In business for more than four decades, the company focuses on debt collecting for the public sector. If you are being harassed by Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP about past-due debts, you can pursue a claim against them.
How To Respond To A Lawsuit From Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP
Maintain documentation regarding any debts that you have and keep records for any payments. Keep all receipts and statements. Document any contact that you might have with the collector, such as calls or written correspondence. If you don’t think the debt is yours, then ask Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP to validate it for you.
To validate the debt, Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP must provide documentation that shows you owe the debt, the amount of the debt, what the debt was for, and any payment history. If you do owe the debt, you can negotiate a settlement with the collection agency, and you might pay as little as half of what you actually owe them. An FDCPA lawyer will help you dispute any legal action filed by Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP against you.
Damages You Could Receive From Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP
Sometimes debt collectors, such as Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP, harass their clients. If Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP has been harassing you, then damages could result You can file a claim against them to recover your losses. If the FDCPA was violated by the agency, you can file a claim and make a complaint. Here are some of the different damages you might recover:
- Emotional distress – You could suffer emotional distress because of the harassment and continuous calls. This could affect your work, your school, and your relationships.
- Lost wages – Your employment could be affected by your emotional and physical distress from the harassment of the debt collector. If you have lowered production that has caused less income, or if you have missed work and lost wages, you can ask for reimbursement.
- Recovery of wage garnishment – If your wages were garnished illegally by Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP you can ask to be reimbursed.
- Statutory damages – If Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP violated the FDCPA, but you don’t have grounds to claim other damages, you may be able to claim statutory damages of up to $1,000.
- Physical distress – Physical problems can result from the harassment. These physical issues could include stress-induced anxiety, migraines, hypertension, heart problems, stress headaches, and insomnia.
- Legal fees –You can ask that Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP responsible for any of the legal fees, court costs, and attorney’s fees you incur because of harassment.
Injunctive relief – The court could tell Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP to cease and desist all collection activities barring them from contacting you.
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If you are being threatened with legal action from Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP, you should retain the services of a lawyer who handles FDCPA matters. Ask for your free case review today!
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*Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP or any other third-party collection agency, you may not be entitled to receive any compensation.