Claim Prep Toolkit
Build the claim.
Step by step.
Everything below is free self-help — gather evidence, estimate damages, understand deadlines, and find where to file. Not a substitute for a lawyer.
10 / Evidence Checklist
Build the record before it disappears.
TCPA claims live or die on documentation. Check off what you have — your progress saves on this device.
Call records
Identification
Consent
Substance
Corroboration
11 / Damages Estimate
Estimate TCPA statutory damages.
47 U.S.C. §227(b)(3) sets $500 per violation, or up to $1,500 if the violation was willful or knowing. Courts have discretion within that range.
Estimate only. Actual damages depend on the court, willfulness findings, class treatment, and any state mini-TCPA claims. Not legal advice.
12 / Timing & Limitations
Don't let the clock run out.
The TCPA has no express statute of limitations. Federal courts generally borrow the 4-year catch-all in 28 U.S.C. §1658 for causes of action created after 1990, though some apply the forum state's tolling statute. Verify the controlling circuit and file promptly.
Generally 4 years (28 U.S.C. §1658), but jurisdiction-dependent — verify.
Each state statute sets its own period (often 2–4 years). Check the specific state law.
Generally accrue when consent is revoked and calls continue; confirm jurisdictional rules.
Class-certification deadlines can shorten practical windows — consult counsel early.
General orientation, not legal advice. Limitations rules are jurisdiction-specific and change. Always confirm the current rule for your forum and facts with a licensed attorney before filing.
13 / Court & Filing Finder
Where to file, and where to research.
Direct links to the dockets, court locators, and complaint portals you'll need to research or pursue a TCPA claim.
Ready to demand they stop?
Generate a formal TCPA revocation-and-cease letter, then research the defendant's litigation record.