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Be a Smart Legal Consumer

Our legal system should be respected and work for everyone. Instead, it has become a weapon too often used to make money rather than deliver justice.

Lawsuit abuse increases the price we pay for goods and services, consumes valuable tax dollars, increases health care costs, forces small businesses to shut their doors, and threatens jobs and our economy.

When our system is abused, we all pay, and we all lose. It’s time for us to fix this problem. Together we can fight to end lawsuit abuse.

How much do you know about lawsuit abuse? Take the quiz and find out!

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If a lawyer, or someone acting on behalf of a lawyer, solicits you on the phone or in person in connection with an accident, should you hire them?

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How many lawyers should you speak to before hiring one?

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Typically, what percentage of a lawsuit award do lawyers take as payment?

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What is the best way to verify your lawyer’s credentials?

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If you fire a lawyer, are they entitled to any future award or settlement?

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Are lawsuit loans a good way to cover the legal costs of pursuing a lawsuit?

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You answered Questions Correctly.

Ouch. Looks like you have study up on the justice system. Crack open a textbook, peruse the Internet and get to studying. Better luck next time!

This one's gotta hurt. Definitely spend some time familiarizing yourself with the basics regarding lawyers in order to protect yourself!

Not quite there. Surely you'll need to study up on the world of law. It's important to learn the basics to avoid a bad situation.

Halfway there. Even though you have a good base, you should learn a bit more about law. Study hard and you can keep yourself from someone looking to take advantage.

Keep at it! You've got some more studying to do, but you're getting there! Keep learning so that you can protect yourself from those who want to take advantage of the legal system.

Almost there! Make sure you know your rights and the safest legal practices to help stop lawsuit abuse.

You're an expert! Be sure to stay empowered as an educated legal consumer and encourage others to do the same!

Sick of Lawsuits Updates

December 1, 2016

INFOGRAPHIC: Don’t Let a Lawyer Be Your Doctor

Lawsuit ads want you to take health advice from lawyers, not doctors.

November 7, 2016

Good Judges Matter

When we turn on the radio, flip on our televisions, and go online, […]

October 31, 2016

Anything goes with personal injury lawyer ads

While our country has regulatory agencies whose mission it is to ensure that […]

October 6, 2016

Abusive “Access” Lawsuits Spread

A third bill has been introduced in Congress to reform the Americans with […]

August 4, 2016

AAJ Convention: Summer Camp for Trial Lawyers Looking to Sue

This July, thousands of trial lawyers packed their briefcases, said goodbye to family and friends, and attended the American Association for Justice’s annual convention.

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A project of Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, Sick of Lawsuits is an online network of people who are interested in restoring integrity to our justice system by addressing issues surrounding legal reform. We encourage citizens to be empowered as legal consumers, take action against abuses, and help restore common sense and fairness to our legal system.

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