Is it in anyway possible to get more than $1000 in additional damages from a debt collector?

Absolutely, yes! Actual damages can be awarded in addition to the statutory damages.

TThe collection agency won't work out a plan with me ? What do I do?

If you've been served with a summons for the medical debt, you are required to answer that lawsuit within the proscribed period of time, either 20...

How do I request a payoff from a lawyers office?

Don't make any payments until you have a letter from plaintiff's counsel memorializing the terms of your agreement. Amongst other things, the terms...

Do I talk to the company and not the collection agency?

As the other attorneys suggested, if you believe the balances are incorrect, you can make a request for debt validation in writing. This will force...

Can debt collector refuse payment in full?

As Attorney Gross recommended, ask them for a payoff letter and follow the payment instructions on that letter. If online payment has been...

What Can I do when a credit card company files a lawsuit against me?

Depending on a number of circumstances, it might be possible to settle outside of court. Call the law firm representing the creditor and make an...

Can a debt collector charge interest on sum owed.

A debt collector collects debt on behalf of a creditor, or successor in interest. If the contract entitles the creditor (and successor) to...

What is the law regarding a medical collection being reported to my CB for the first time after the debt is 4 years old?

If you can prove that the credit notation is beyond the applicable time frame for such notations, then you should be able to get the item removed...

Undoing the quit claim deed, if at all possible, would give you the house back. It doesn't sound like that's what you want. Rather, you want to...

Do unpaid credit card accounts fall off of credit report after 7 years?

Adverse credit information can be reported for up to 7-years from the date the account is charged-off. If could come off sooner, but it should fall...