Best Consumer Protection Lawyers in Aurora, IL

In this technology age, we can become used to signing EULA's every time we log on to our computers and we seldom read what we are agreeing to. In a recent episode of of the popular series "Black Mirror," a user of a streaming service was surprised to find out that she had signed the right to the streaming service to use her life as a show on their streaming platform. In real life, people sign contracts for employment, for home improvement projects, for purchase of new and used cars and even homes, without understanding what rights they may be given up. Often, they do not seek a lawyer until something goes wrong and by that time, the client is often surprised to find out that they have given up their right to file suit, but instead, must submit claims to arbitration. The contract may also provide that the customer must pay for the lawyer fees of the other side if they lose. Another tactic used are forum clauses which require that lawsuits be brought in a particular county within another state. If you don't live in that state, it will make the cost of suing and collecting a judgment all the more expensive. Don't wait until after you sign a contract to learn about these one-sided provisions, contact a lawyer before you sign on the dotted line.