Welcome to myConsumerRights, a website brought to you by Georgia’s former Governor, Roy Barnes.  This website is dedicated to promoting the rights and interests of Georgia consumers. As part of that mission, myConsumerRights was designed to provide easy-to-understand information about important consumer issues.

Knowledge is power. We believe it is important that you KNOW AND EXERCISE YOUR CONSUMER RIGHTS! Especially during times of crisis or extreme stress, being well-informed about your rights, common consumer pitfalls, and ways powerful companies and unscrupulous individuals may try to take advantage of you and your situation is your best protection.

We hope you’ll use MyConsumerRights to learn more about how to protect yourself and those you care about. But please understand - the information and suggestions offered on this site are not legal advice, and references to state laws pertain to Georgia only. Also, each situation is unique, so not everything you read here may apply to you.

If you’ve been in an accident, whether a motor vehicle accident, a slip and fall, an accident at work, or any other unfortunate incident, getting the names, phone numbers, and, if possible, addresses of any witnesses may be critical. [ read article ]