Consumer Law Author

Amanda Carlson

Amanda Carlson is a seasoned attorney with a focus on consumer protection and class actions. She has represented clients in numerous high-profile cases and has a proven track record of success.

Credentials

J.D., Harvard University

10+ yearsConsumer ProtectionClass Actions

Assigned posts

Articles by Amanda Carlson

How Much Collision Insurance Do I Need and When to Drop ItWhen to File Bankruptcy: Signs and Timing RulesDo I Need SR-22 on All My Vehicles? Coverage RulesHow to Get a Rental Car at 18: Requirements and FeesHow Does a Default Affect My Credit Score?How to Avoid Finance Charges on Your Credit CardWhat Is an Itemized Statement and Your Legal RightsIs a $0 Deductible Good for Car Insurance?Can I Get a Car Loan on Disability Income?Can You Get a Credit Card Without a Bank Account?How Long to Keep Paperwork After Selling a Car?How Do Insurance Adjusters Estimate Damage and Payouts?What Are Consumer Protection Laws? Rights and RemediesWhat If Insurance Pays More Than Repairs: Risks and RulesDo Credit Cards Cover Stolen Items? Coverage & ClaimsWhat Is a Data Breach Alert? Your Rights and RemediesWhat Type of Homeowners Insurance Do I Need?Can You Pay Car Sales Tax With a Credit Card? Fees ExplainedHow Do Flight Vouchers Work? Rules and RestrictionsHow Long Does an Accident Stay on Your Record: DMV vs. InsuranceWho Can Cosign for Me? Requirements and OptionsHow to Respond to a Collection Letter From an AttorneyCan I Get a Loan on Disability: Eligibility and ProgramsCan You Get a Title Loan on a Financed Car? Costs & RisksCan You Stop a Direct Deposit? Deadlines and FeesHow to Lease a Vehicle: What to Know Before You SignDo You Have to Pay Dealer Fees When Buying a Car?Do I Need Insurance on a Broken-Down Car?Does Uninsured Motorist Cover You in a Rental Car?What Does Introductory APR Mean on a Credit Card?