Each year there are thousands of age discriminations lawsuits filed with the EEOC. And the numbers keep rising. Filing age discrimination lawsuits are sometimes the only means of recourse for a person who is a victim of age bias. Before filing an age discrimination lawsuit one should attempt to resolve the issue by all other means. This may mean bring the compliant before a union or grievance board. If this approach doesn't work, you may have no other choice but to file a lawsuit. Be sure to gather all information to prove your case, and hire an attorney who is trained in age discrimination lawsuits. Age discrimination lawsuits can sometimes take a long time to resolve so patience is needed.