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Wrong Background Checks Shouldn’t Cost You Opportunities – Get Justice and Compensation!
Consumer Attorneys: The Best Choice for Background Check Errors!
Correct Your Report: We’ll ensure your background report is accurate, so you can move forward without false records holding you back.
Comprehensive Compensation: From financial losses to emotional distress, we’ll seek full compensation for the harm you’ve suffered.
Zero Out-of-Pocket Cost: Background check errors shouldn’t cost you anything - we make sure they pay for all damages and legal expenses.
Wrongful Background Checks Affect Thousands Every Year – The FCRA Law and Consumer Attorneys Protects You!
Thousands of people lose job and housing opportunities each year due to background check errors. Employers and landlords rely on these reports, but inaccurate information can lead to unfair rejections. The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires accuracy, yet many agencies fail to verify data properly. Common mistakes include mixed-up identities, outdated records, and reporting dismissed cases as active. If false information has harmed you, you have the right to dispute it and seek compensation. Contact us today for legal help in correcting your records and holding reporting agencies accountable.
REASONS FOR LITIGATION
Wrong Information on Your Background Check? Contact us if:
You’ve lost your income because of the wrong or misleading information on your background check.
You seek monetary compensation for the emotional and financial damages caused by the false background check.
Your background check dispute was unsuccessful and you seek accurate and fair reporting moving forward.
You want to protect your rights, fix your background report, and make sure that your reports are accurate in the future.
Wrong Information on Your Background Check Cost You a Job or Housing?
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires background check agencies to ensure the highest level of accuracy in the information they provide to employers and landlords. However, these agencies often fail to rely on official court records, instead purchasing data from online sources. This can lead to consumer mix-ups, incorrect records being assigned to the wrong individual, or outdated information, such as resolved cases being reported as pending. These errors can have serious consequences, affecting job and housing opportunities.
HOW IT WORKS
Steps to Take in Correcting Your Background Check
1
Step
Get Your background Report and Denial
In order to understand what happened with your report you will need to request a copy of it. If you got denied something you should also try to obtain a denial letter from the employer or landlord that denied you.
2
Step
SCHEDULE A LEGAL REVIEW
Our experienced team of paralegals will thoroughly review your background report and denial notice, investigating the errors. We will assess the damages you ve suffered and guide you through the next steps.
3
Step
FILE A LAWSUIT
We file a lawsuit against the reporting agency who made an error on your background check. We will demand the highest compensation for you and ensure your reports are accurate. Get justice today!
False information is often spread across multiple reporting companies. A background check dispute only addresses the issue on the surface and does not offer monetary compensation. Contact Consumer Attorneys to pursue a background checklawsuit, ensuring that all parties are notified of the inaccuracies and you receive the compensation you deserve.
LEGAL HELP WITH WRONG BACKGROUND CHECKS
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ABOUT US
Consumer Attorneys is one of the leading consumer protection law firms in the United States
We are a team of attorneys, legal assistants, case managers, and other dedicated professionals committed to correcting individuals' background and credit reports. We work to help clients swiftly correct inaccuracies, restore their reputations, and uphold their rights. Our expertise includes resolving cases of mixed identity, addressing erroneous information, and holding consumer reporting companies accountable for their mistakes in court. We also assist clients in overcoming housing and employment denials caused by false reporting.
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WHY CHOOSE US?
Consumer Attorneys gives you a helping hand
We have earned the respect and praise of judges, the lawyers we face in the courtroom and, most importantly, our clients by caring about their issues and coming up with innovative solutions to their consumer finance issues. Our team of experienced attorneys are dedicated to helping our clients understand and navigate every step of the case. While we are based in New York City, we represent the interests of consumers nationwide in both state and federal courts.
FREE LEGAL SUPPORT
It is not you who pays us. A favorable court resolution will be our remuneration.
REPUTATION FOR SUCCESS
We have proven success in class-action litigation, as well as the skills and resources needed for every case.
PASSIONATE CONSUMER ADVOCACY
We sue consumer reporting agencies for mistakes and collection agencies for FDCPA violations.
We understand the harm that big background reporting can do to innocent consumers. We also understand how difficult, expensive and emotionally draining it can be to untangle mistakes that weren't yours in the first place. Consumer Attorneys doesn't take a dime from its clients until we reach a settlement or a court decision in our clients’ favor.
Am I Entitled to Compensation?
We believe background reporting companies should be held accountable for the distress they put consumers through. The reputational damage, humiliation, lost wages, and non-budgeted spending that can stem from background check mistakes could make you eligible for compensation. If your rights were violated under the FCRA, you could win actual and/or statutory damages if your claim is successful. Consumer Attorneys will offer a free consultation where you’ll receive an estimate of how much your case is worth.
YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT...
Someone else’s files and information included on your background report.
Inclusion of damaging information in a background report, such as expunged records or arrests older than seven years not resulting in a conviction.
Erroneous records like incorrect criminal convictions, case dispositions, charge degrees, dates and etc.
Don’t fight background check companies alone. The volume of complaints received by these companies means more damaging mistakes are often made during the dispute process. Let us know if our experienced and empathetic attorneys can help you get the justice you deserve.
Reporting Wrong Information On Background Check Is A Violation Of Your Rights!
You already know the consequences of false information in background reporting if you’re a victim of it. You can lose a job, be denied housing, or suddenly find yourself dropped by a company considering you for a role. Erroneous information in a background report can destroy your reputation in a moment.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
Jason
Washington
My LexisNexis report came back with an insurance claim from a company I didn’t even know. After my dispute didn’t work, I reached out to Consumer Attorneys for help. It turned out they had mistakenly added someone else’s claim to my report. Thanks to their expertise, we sued them for the error and for all the insurance denials I faced as a result. The compensation I received was fair, and I’m incredibly grateful for their support throughout the entire process.
Tori B
New York
All my ride share accounts were blocked due to Checkr reporting someone else information. The attorneys at Consumer Attorneys PLLC are exceptional in handling consumer protection cases. The paralegal staff was courteous and prompt in their responses, which made the entire stressful process much more bearable. I am profoundly grateful for their services. Thanks to their hard work, we sued Checkr and secured monetary compensation for the damages caused. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of expert legal assistance!
Josue S
Florida
Very awesome and helpful Lawyers firm! Helped me greatly in my lowest by achieving great outcomes. I couldn't have anyone else but consumers attorneys.
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