Nov
12
2009
The California lemon law is designed to protect those who purchased defective vehicles from manufacturers or car dealers. It helps Californians when repeated attempts to repair the problem do not produce any positive results. If you find out you have a lemon car you can go to arbitration to settle Lemon law disputes. If you are not happy with the decision given by the arbiter you can seek the help of the courts.
The lemon law claim cannot be resolved by someone who does not have a legal background which is why you need a lawyer to help you out. You need to find an attorney in the state of California. You can either go online to find a lemon lawyer that is near where you live or ask friends or relatives who may have experienced this problem in the past and have hired someone.
When you meet the lawyer pay attention to his behavior while you are explaining your problem and ask yourself if you will be comfortable working with this person. Many lawyers will provide you with free consultation and answer to all your questions. As soon as you hire them you will have to pay some fees. Feel free to ask how much you are to pay. The amount you pay for their legal services may be reimbursed if the judge rules in your favor and instructs the manufacturer to also pay for that.
Before paying a visit to a CA lemon law firm you should have with you all the documents that will be used in the case including the repair orders and the maintenance reports. These are needed when counsel is presenting the argument to the judge. If something is missing, you can request from the manufacturer or car dealer who have tried to repair your vehicle.
Aug
21
2009
Your franchised dealership will be able to identify and repair many vehicle problems right from the start, or by the 2nd visit. Sometimes a visit with the Service Manager at the 2nd visit can result in a potential repeated problem being resolved right away. However, sometimes vehicles have a chronic problem and though you may visit the dealership several times and your vehicle may stay in the shop countless days, the dealer won’t be able to solve the problem. It turn out that you have purchased a lemon vehicle. This is why each state has a Lemon Law, which helps consumers to replace chronically defective vehicles.
Sometimes the old adage “what you do say can hurt you” can be an accurate statement when it comes to Lemon Law claim. Most consumers are not informed about the law, civil litigation or Lemon Laws in general. They don’t know how to speak with automobile manufacturers or their “customer assistance centers”. This is why if you think that you have purchased a lemon you should first consider getting professional advice from an experienced Lemon Law attorney, who knows and understands the Lemon Law in your state and will be able to help you.
Aug
12
2009
A lot of car buyers who are not informed about the Lemon Law will often turn to their selling car dealer and ask them for help in resolving their lemon vehicle situation. These individuals expect car dealers to take back the defective vehicles. And this is when the car dealer can try to take potential advantage of the customer, as the customer is frustrated.
The so-called “trade assist” by the car dealer is, in fact, another vehicle purchase. What happens is the car dealer helps you trade-in your lemon vehicle and sells you another vehicle. After this the car dealer resells the lemon vehicle and ends up making profit for selling two cars. It turns out that the only way the selling dealer “assisted” the customer was to help him/her to another sale.
This “assistance” by the car dealer may often be financially straining or fatal to the consumer. In this case the practice of “over allowance” often comes into play. This happens when the consumer is “informed” that their vehicle loan is being “paid off” when being traded in. However, the dealer do not inform the consumer about the loss of the down payment, taxes, licensing fees, and monthly payments already made towards the purchase of the car being traded-in. The “over allowance” usually shows up in the price of the new vehicle, when the payment for the car go up.
According to the state Lemon Laws the dealer is not the responsible party for your “lemon” vehicle. If your vehicle is a lemon you should contact the manufacturer and consult with a qualified Lemon Law attorney in your state. An attorney will be able to evaluate your case and explain your potential rights under the state’s Lemon law and other consumer protection laws.
Apr
29
2009
General Motors is recalling more than 275,000 cars and sport utility vehicles to fix a problem with the vehicles’ automatic transmission.Company officials say the recalled vehicles don’t comply with federal regulations regarding transmission braking, theft protection and rollaway prevention. On some of these defective vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjustment clip may not be fully engaged; the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. If that happens, the driver might move the gear to “park” and remove the ignition without realizing that the transmission gear is not actually in the park position. This could result in the driver not being able to restart the vehicle or the vehicle rolling away without warning. There is no question that these are extremely dangerous auto product defects that could potentially lead to a serious auto accident. Hundreds of people are injured each year in the United States because of vehicle transmission defects. With these defective GM vehicles that go into “false park” mode, rollaway accidents could occur resulting in serious injury or even death.
In January, the Associated Press reported that many popular models of GM trucks and SUVs were liable to lose their power steering as drivers make slow turns into parking lots. These steering defects have forced GM to settle many lawsuits and even led one state police force to label the condition as a “hazard.” However, GM has not issued a recall and is not even admitting the steering defects exist.When it comes to auto product defects, denial runs deep in the auto industry. No auto maker likes to admit that their products are defective. These types of product defects are symptomatic of a serious lack of quality control within the company. And consumers should not suffer for it.
Mar
30
2009
The lemon law is designed to protect people who purchased defective vehicles from manufacturers or dealers. If repeated attempts to repair the problem do not produce any positive results, you can have this settled through arbitration or through the courts. A lot of people seek the help of the courts because they are not happy with the decision given by the arbiter.
You can get help from the office of the attorney general in your state that will be able to refer someone. You can also go online and then select the state to find a lemon lawyer that is near where you live. It wouldn’t hurt to ask friends or family who may have hired someone in the past that experienced this problem.
While you are explaining your problem, pay attention to their behavior and ask yourself if you will be comfortable working with this person. You should also know how much they will charge for their services. Consultation is usually free since you are simply interviewing them. But once you hire them, you will have to pay the legal fees which may be reimbursable if the judge rules in your favor and instructs the manufacturer to also pay for that.
One thing people forget to consider when looking for a lawyer is how fast will they be able to get in touch should you want to speak to them. Naturally, counsel is supposed to update you from time to time like when is the court date.
One thing you should have with you before walking into a lawyer’s office are the documents that will be used in the case. These include the repair orders and the maintenance reports because this is needed when counsel is presenting the argument to the judge. If something is missing, request it from the manufacturer or dealer since they are the ones who tried to repair your vehicle.
There are times that the lawyer you like may not be able to take your case because of their workload. When this happens, ask if they can refer you to someone else. The lemon law cannot be interpreted by someone who does not have a legal background which is why you need a lawyer to help you out.
Mar
10
2009
We all know that Lemon Laws vary from state to state. Each state has its own protection form for those who buy vehicles, and it’s up to consumers to know the laws of the land where they choose to live. CA Lemon Law details are pretty covering, but there are some things about the laws buyers in this state need to know before they sign for a purchase.
The CA Lemon Law covers most of the basics. Buyers of defective vehicles can receive a refund or a replacement of the faulty vehicle. Registration fees, rental costs and even towing charges are also insluded. The refund or replacement choice is given to the consumer, not the carmaker.
The Lemon Law protects the buyers of used vehicles if there was a written warranty included at the time of purchase. ‘As-is’ purchased cars do not qualify for protection under it. Every leased vehicle, covered by a warranty, is also covered. As long as they have warranties, they’re covered by the law. This even includes boats.
As long as a vehicle is under warranty, protection remains in effect, and can even extend out longer. If the first repair takes place while a vehicle is under warranty, the vehicle can come out of warranty and still be protected under the law.
CA doesn’t make consumers to go through the hoops of a manufacturer’s arbitration program. This is good news for consumers in California.
The CA Lemon Law is a little more liberal than some other states’ laws, but it still pays to understand it well before making a purchase. The more a buyer knows, the less likely he or she is to walk away from coverage that’s there to protect them. Make sure you receive a detailed outline of the California Lemon Law before buying your vehicle.
Feb
18
2009
Nothing can replace the loss of a loved one. But when the loss was caused by the poor design of a vehicle or component, the victim’s family can achieve justice, peace of mind, and perhaps even prevent a similar tragedy from happening to someone else. In cases involving accidents caused by defective vehicles obtaining justice requires experience, determination, and a readiness to go all the way through trial.
The manufacturer of a product has the legal responsibility to see that it is safe in normal use. Yet every year, defective products cause hundreds of accidents, some of them fatal.
In a products liability case, the insurance company for the manufacturer wants to limit both their liability for the accident in question and the number of other potential claims involving the same type of defect. For those reasons, the insurance company and their lawyers will resist providing fair and complete compensation to the victim of the accident.
We carefully analyze all aspects of the case to identify the true reasons for the product failure. We call in design, engineering, and materials experts who can provide expert testimony in court. We quantify the loss to our client and aggressively prepare for trial. Our objective is to maximize the compensation our client receives.
Dec
26
2008
Nothing can replace the loss of a loved one. But when the loss was caused by the poor design of a vehicle or component, the victim’s family can achieve justice, peace of mind, and perhaps even prevent a similar tragedy from happening to someone else. In cases involving accidents caused by defective vehicles obtaining justice requires experience, determination, and a readiness to go all the way through trial.
The manufacturer of a product has the legal responsibility to see that it is safe in normal use. Yet every year, defective products cause hundreds of accidents, some of them fatal.
In a products liability case, the insurance company for the manufacturer wants to limit both their liability for the accident in question and the number of other potential claims involving the same type of defect. For those reasons, the insurance company and their lawyers will resist providing fair and complete compensation to the victim of the accident.
We carefully analyze all aspects of the case to identify the true reasons for the product failure. We call in design, engineering, and materials experts who can provide expert testimony in court. We quantify the loss to our client and aggressively prepare for trial. Our objective is to maximize the compensation our client receives.
Dec
16
2008
The manufacturer of a product has the legal responsibility to see that it is safe in normal use. Yet every year,defective products cause hundreds of accidents, some of them fatal.
Nothing can replace the loss of a loved one. But when the loss was caused by the poor design of a vehicle or component, the victim’s family can achieve justice, peace of mind, and perhaps even prevent a similar tragedy from happening to someone else. In cases involving accidents caused by defective vehicles obtaining justice requires experience, determination, and a readiness to go all the way through trial.
We carefully analyze all aspects of the case to identify the true reasons for the product failure. We call in design, engineering, and materials experts who can provide expert testimony in court. We quantify the loss to our client and aggressively prepare for trial. Our objective is to maximize the compensation our client receives.
In a products liability case, the insurance company for the manufacturer wants to limit both their liability for the accident in question and the number of other potential claims involving the same type of defect. For those reasons, the insurance company and their lawyers will resist providing fair and complete compensation to the victim of the accident.
Jun
30
2008
“Lemon Laws” protect new vehicle buyers against defective vehicles, commonly referred to as “lemons”…
The laws cover new car, motorcycle, truck or motor home you buy or lease, even if you register the vehicle in another state. They also cover a “demonstrator” or “executive” vehicle that is no more than a year old and still under warranty. The laws rarely cover mopeds or trailers.
If your vehicle meets certain qualifications set by your state, the Lemon Laws entitle you to a replacement vehicle, or a full refund.
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