Why Shredding Is the Easiest Way to Avoid a Lawsuit
Bottom line, lawsuits are expensive. Shredding is not.
Whether you’re running a medical office, financial firm, or small business, one thing is certain: handling sensitive information comes with a legal responsibility to your employees and your customers. The moment a document with personal data ends up in the wrong hands—or even in the wrong trash can—you could be facing a costly violation.
Here’s the good news: this is a problem that’s easy to prevent.
🚨 Privacy Laws Are No Joke
Regulations like HIPAA, FACTA, and state-specific privacy laws require that sensitive records be disposed of in a secure, verifiable way. If documents with protected health information (PHI), financial records, or employee data are improperly discarded, your business could face:
Fines and penalties reaching tens of thousands of dollars per incident
Lawsuits from customers or employees whose information was compromised
Reputation damage that costs more than any legal bill ever could
🏠 Office Shredders Won’t Save You
Many small businesses rely on cheap office shredders to stay compliant. But here’s the problem:
Strip-cut shredders create paper ribbons that can be reconstructed
They offer no chain of custody
There’s no record of destruction
They’re slow, loud, and often break down—leading to skipped shredding altogether
✅ The Summit Shredding Solution
When you partner with Summit Shredding, you get more than just shredded paper. You get peace of mind and protection from legal risk.
Here’s what makes our service compliant and reliable:
🔒 On-site shredding with secure trucks and vetted drivers
📄 Certificate of Destruction provided after every job
🔁 Recurring services available to prevent backlog
🧾 Full compliance with HIPAA, FACTA, and other regulations
👀 Proper chain of custody from pickup to final destruction
♻️ Bonus: 100% of shredded paper is recycled
⚠️ Avoid the Lawsuit Before It Starts
You don’t need to wait for an audit, a lawsuit, or an angry letter from a former employee to get serious about secure shredding. With Summit Shredding, you can stay compliant, protect your business, and avoid fines—all for less than the cost of a legal consultation.