Are you a victim of a
lemon law violator? If so, you have many rights that
can protect you. Lemon laws were established to help
protect the consumer against the purchase of a bad product.
For an example, let’s use cars. If you purchase
a car from a dealership or a private owner and are told
that the car is in good working order, they have to
stand by this. If you pull it out of the drive way of
that dealership only to have it break down on the way
home, chances are that the car was not in good shape
to begin with.
Dealerships and anyone else selling used cars need
to ensure to you that the car is in the condition they
are selling it to you. They can’t tell you it’s
brand new if it really has been around for years. In
order to protect consumers from not too honest dealers,
lemon laws were created. But, each state has their specific
set standards for lemon laws. You can find out what
your state’s lemon laws are and find out how they
affect you whether you are buying or selling a car.
If you feel you have been a victim of lemon law violations,
you have rights. The first thing that you need to accomplish
is finding a qualified lemon law attorney. This is important
because if you take on the dealership (as in our example)
on your own, chances are good that you may miss something,
make a mistake to cost you the case, or just not present
yourself in a positive manner. Investing in a lemon
law attorney can help to ensure that your purchase and
case are taken care of in the best possible way.
Lemon laws are there to help you. In order to do so,
though, you need to know how they work in your state
and in your situation. To find out what your state’s
lemon laws are, simply look on the state’s website
or call a qualified lemon law attorney.
Kim Neal
Do you know your Lemon Law rights?
http://www.lemon-law-portal.com
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Buying a new car is not something most people do without
thought; it generally requires a large investment of
time and money. We choose our purchase carefully, and
we hope that it will suit our needs, without too much
trouble, for years to come. Sometimes, however, things
don’t work out that way. Every now and again,
some unlucky buyer will end up with a vehicle that has
a problem that simply cannot be repaired. These problem
vehicles are universally known as “lemons.’
Every state has a “lemon law”, which requires
vehicle manufacturers to either replace vehicles that
are determined to be lemons with a new vehicle of comparable
value or to refund the purchase price. The process for
filing a claim under your state’s Lemon Law varies
from state to state, but the process often results in
a lawsuit, which can drag out the process for both parties.
An alternative to lawsuits that attempts to be fair
to both parties in the dispute has been developed, this
is known as arbitration. In many states, perhaps yours,
arbitration is a required component of filing a lemon
law claim. How does arbitration work?
Most states have assembled an arbitration panel, which
consists of several individuals who are familiar with
the auto industry, but not tied to it or employed by
it in any way. Most owner’s manuals of new cars
will outline the process of applying for arbitration;
if not, you may contact your state’s Attorney
General’s office. Participation in the arbitration
process, unlike a lawsuit, is often free; some states
charge a nominal fee to file for an arbitration hearing.
It is usually not necessary to have an attorney for
the procedure, but you may hire one if you wish. There
are many attorneys who specialize in Lemon Law cases;
if you feel uncomfortable handling your claim yourself
you may wish to consult with one. The process usually
requires that the manufacturer be notified in writing
of the dispute and that your state’s arbitration
panel be notified. Each side in the dispute presents
their case, either in writing or orally, and the arbitration
panel usually comes to a decision within 60 days.
In most states, the panel’s determination is
binding on the part of the manufacturer; they must abide
by the decision. The vehicle owner is usually not bound
by the decision and remains free to sue should the panel
rule in favor of the auto manufacturer.
Arbitration is often a simpler and faster alternative
to lawsuits involving auto Lemon Law claims. If you
think your car is a lemon and you might need to file
a claim under your state’s Lemon Law, you should
first check with your state’s Website, or contact
your state’s Attorney General’s office.
©Copyright 2005 by Retro Marketing.
Charles Essmeier is the owner of Retro Marketing. Retro
Marketing, established in 1978, is a firm devoted to
informational Websites, including http://www.LemonLawHelp.net/
and http://www.End-Your-Debt.com/
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