How to Deal with Defamation of Character?

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How To Deal With Defamation Of Character?
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When someone says things that are untrue about
you, this can be more serious than simply
behavior that harms a persons feelings. This can
also damage your reputation and defame your
character. If someone has defamed your character,
this can affect your credibility as well as your
ability to keep your job. It is important to
understand the difference between a person
exercising their freedom of speech and your right
to protect your name. At the Rager Law Offices,
they want to discuss what you can do if someone
has defamed your character. their Los Angeles
employment law attorneys are standing by to offer
a consultation for your case today.
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What Does Defamation Look Like?

• There are two types of defamation that could give
  rise to legal action against the perpetrator
  libel and slander. Libel is written or published
  false information about a person that damages
  that persons reputation. Libel can take the form
  of artwork, signs, and photographs as well. For
  example, if a person writes in a newspaper and
  says that you are a thief, but you are not, this
  is an example of libel. Slander is another form
  of defamation that occurs when a person actually
  makes a verbal statement, rather than a written
  or published statement. An example of slander
  could include making the claim that someone is a
  member of the KKK when it is untrue, with the
  purpose of harming that persons reputation.

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What Needs To Be Proven In A Defamation Case?
Proving libel is not often difficult, as this
involves written remarks, artwork, photos, or
other published material. This evidence is very
difficult to destroy and can be used in the case.
However, it will need to be shown that the
statements published were, in fact, false. In
order for a slander charge to hold up in court,
it needs to be proven that the statement was
false and made maliciously. In most cases, it
also needs to be shown that the slanderous
statement was presented as fact, rather than the
speakers opinion.
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Proving slander is going to be more difficult
than proving libel, as this could turn into a he
said, she said type of argument. If the
slanderous statement was recorded, this
significantly strengthens the case.
Unfortunately, a byproduct of social media is
that it is easier than ever to defame a persons
character, and social media can reach tens or
hundreds of thousands of people in an instant.
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Will You Need An Attorney For A Defamation Case?
Defamation of character is far too common, and it
is not fair that someones life and career can be
turned upside down because of the written or
spoken false statements of another person. If you
or someone you care about has experienced
defamation of your character, please contact the
Rager Law Offices today. Their Los Angeles
employment law attorneys will get to work helping
you today. You could be entitled to significant
compensation. Defamation happens regularly in the
workplace, so let their help you get through this
today. You can contact them at 310-527-6994.
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Contact Rager Law Firm
1055 West 7th Street Los Angeles, CA 90017
310-527-6994
https//www.ragerlawoffices.com/contact/