So, you ask, why do the lawyers advertise for personal injury cases? Very simple, money. This is how it works. The lawyers spend a fortune advertising on TV and on billboards with their over-the-top advertisements and they are extremely successful in getting you to take the bait by calling them.
Yes, you can sue for false advertising. Many states have a specific false advertising law that gives consumers the right to sue businesses for misleading them into purchasing or paying more for the company's goods or services.
When consumers see or hear an advertisement, whether it's on the Internet, radio or television, or anywhere else, federal law says that ad must be truthful, not misleading, and, when appropriate, backed by scientific evidence.
California Law: False or Deceptive Advertising is Prohibited Under state law (California Business and Professions Code § 17500), false and deceptive advertising is strictly prohibited. A company that violates the state's false advertising regulations could be held both civilly and criminally liable.Mar 9, 2021