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Identity theft has become one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States and Canada.


 



Vermont Consumer Protection Lawyers are here to help anyone who has experienced personal injury or substantial financial loss due to dangerous or defective consumer products.

Consumer products with a high dangerously defective potential rate are a threat to your safety and well-being. The products consumers purchase from retail stores, wholesalers, supermarkets, or specialty outlets are manufactured with a guarantee that the item is not defective and that the purchaser of that item come to no harm or foul if the manufactured product is used as it is intended. An individual who has been loaned or given a defective or negligent product can also file product liability claims.

 
Vermont Office of Trade and Industry Information    
 
 
Exports of CONSUMER GOODS TO TOTAL World in thousands 1999-2004 in Vermont
1999 4023270
2000 4097073
2001 2830360
2002 2520955
2003 2626922
2004 3283135

Source: TradeStats Express State Export Data National Trade
 

The following is a list of common defective consumer products that have a high potential injury rate:

  • Automobiles and automobile products (including tires, car seats, safety belts, etc.)
  • Foods and edible products
  • Medicines (pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter, prescription etc.)
  • Cosmetics (mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, etc.)
  • Medical Devices
  • Strollers
  • Toys
  • Ovens and stoves
  • Lawn mowers

Vermont Consumer Protection Lawyers can assist you by:

  • Researching faulty and fraudulent consumer products
  • Translating all consumer protection law for better understanding
  • Filing all claims and lawsuits on your behalf
  • Fighting for you in court

Contact Vermont Consumer Protection lawyers today and get a free consultation!

 
Vermont Audio & Video    
 
  Taser Stun Gun Use Sparks Safety Concerns
AUDIO, RM, 44 Kbps, 5:10, 3/3/2003

Tasers, the powerful stun guns used by police, are now available to consumers. The manufacturer says they are an effective and safe way for people to protect themselves, but human rights groups disagree and are calling for a ban
Source: NPR
 
 
Vermont External Sites    
 
 

Tenant Rights, Laws and Protections: Vermont - HUD
US Department of Housing and Urban Development's Vermont website. ... Americans with Disabilities Act. -, National Consumer Law Center ...
Effects of the Vermont Mental Health and Substance Abus
The Vermont law also extended parity to substance abuse benefits. ... A separate regulation established a consumer appeals process with independent r

 


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Latest news about Consumer Protection cases in Vermont and nationwide:

Agencies Propose Consumer Protection Rules For Insurance

Comments are due October 5..

The Act directs the agencies to publish rules that apply to retail sales practices, solicitations, a...

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Content Industries and Sharman Networks Settle All Global Litigation
SYDNEY – Sharman Networks Ltd. announced today that an historic turning point has been reached for both technology and content industries...

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Interagency Council Issues Guidance On Electronic Financial Services And Consumer Compliance
ncontent">WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has issued industry guidance on the...
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Consumer Protection Lawyers.com Terms

 


Today's Terms

Investment Scams

Definition:
Steer clear of “offshore investments.” These are often promoted as a way to avoid taxes. Actually, you are still liable for taxes, and the investments themselves are usually very risky

Implied warranties

Definition:
under state law, consumers are guaranteed certain implied warranties. A “warranty of merchantability” comes automatically with every sale and is the seller’s promise that a product is fit for its ordinary use.

Annual Percentage Rate (APR)

Definition:
The cost of credit expressed as a yearly rate.

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Consumer Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Consumer Protection:

  • Automobile Repair
  • Buying a Car
  • Buying a Hearing Aid
  • Buying or Selling a Home
  • Cable Television
  • Charitable Giving

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Vermont Consumer-Protection Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Consumer-Protection attorney you should contact our Consumer-Protection Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Barre
  • Bennington
  • Brattleboro
  • Burlington
  • Colchester
  • Essex Junction
  • Milton
  • Montpelier
  • Rutland
  • Saint Albans
  • South Burlington
 


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