Washington, D.C. — Today, Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), a national advocacy and educational organization dedicated to standing up for plaintiffs, victims, and consumers to ensure they can access a fair and transparent legal process, releases Episode Two of “Consumer Talk” — a recurring video series explaining America’s civil justice system.

The second episode in “Consumer Talk” is titled — “What Are Staged Accidents?”, which outlines how scammers stage accidents on America’s roads, sidewalks, and construction sites, to pursue litigation and gain a large financial award at the expense of consumers everywhere.

“What Are Staged Accidents?” is available to watch here. 

“Staged accidents cost the American economy more than $300 billion every year,” said PACT Executive Director Lauren Zelt. “Example after example highlight how criminal networks, in collusion with billboard attorneys, stage accidents on America’s roads, construction sites, and in public spaces – raising costs for consumers and endangering public safety. The time is now to stop staged accidents by enacting lawsuit abuse reform in states across the country and at the federal level.”

Episode One of “Consumer Talk” explored the concept of tort reform and how lawsuit abuse affects almost every aspect of everyday life for the average American. Episode One is available to watch here.

PACT’s “Consumer Talk” series builds upon the organization’s Explainer Video, a 5-minute summary of the shocking truth behind billboard attorneys. The Explainer Video has been viewed over 5.5 million times digitally and is available to watch here. 

To learn more about PACT or to arrange an interview, please contact Executive Director Lauren Zelt: laurenzelt@protectingamericanconsumers.org. 

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