West Virginia Consumer Fraud Attorneys
In the past, a consumer who was cheated or bought a defective product had few options. The passage of the West Virginia Consumer Protection Act and other statutes have changed that, however. These laws provide victimized consumers with a powerful tool for obtaining reimbursement in cases involving fraud and deceptive practices.
The West Virginia Consumer Protection Act enables victims of consumer fraud to obtain compensation and attorney's fees in a variety of cases involving:
- Undisclosed defects in houses and cars
- Home improvement fraud
- Failure to live up to the terms of a contract
- Deceptive lending practices
- Consumer credit fraud
- Deceptive advertising
- Mislabeled goods
- Deceptive rental contracts
- Other acts constituting consumer fraud
Atkinson & Polak, PLLC, seeks compensation and restitution for consumers who have been the victims of fraud and misrepresentation. Call us at 304.346.5100 or contact us online for a free consultation.
Using the Law to Obtain Restitution
In addition to the Consumer Protection Act, there are other laws that offer protection for consumers who have been the victim of fraud or deceptive practices. Lemon laws, warranty laws, the West Virginia Consumer Goods Rental Protection Act and other statutes can be used to obtain restitution as well.
If you were defrauded, Atkinson & Polak will work to obtain compensation for you using all applicable laws. Our firm has the resources and knowledge needed to challenge corporations both inside and outside of West Virginia.
The process of recovery starts when our lawyers file suit on your behalf. We will follow up with a thorough investigation and legal effort to obtain restitution for you.
If Successful, Your Attorney Fees May Be Paid
In cases involving consumer fraud, West Virginia law provides that the plaintiff's attorney fees may be paid by a company found to have engaged in fraud. If Atkinson & Polak does not recover money for you, you will not owe a fee for legal services.
For your free initial consultation with Atkinson & Polak, PLLC, call us at 304.346.5100 or contact us online. From our Charleston law office, we represent clients throughout West Virginia.
