California Lemon Law
The California Lemon Law applies to defective automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, boats, computers, assistive devices and appliances. As far as state laws go, California has one the best for consumer protection. To qualify for protection under a lemonlaw, consumers must have purchased a product that has required numerous repairs, while still under warranty. Compensation can come as a replacement, a refund or cash. While seeking the help of a lawyer isn’t absolutely necessary to lodge a complaint, many Californians are satisfied with the end results of attorney advice.
The California Lemon Law applies only to vehicles and consumer products purchased (and, if applicable, registered) in California. If the problem is serious and possibly life-threatening, such as brakes on a car, then the courts state that a minimum of two attempts to repair the item must be made before the lemon law applies. For other defects, the manufacturer has up to 4 attempts to fix the problem. Moreover, the vehicle must be used for household/personal reasons and must not weigh more than 10,000 pounds. Lease-purchased vehicles owned for over four months are also covered under California law. If the vehicle is still covered by warranty and substantially impairs the value or safety of the vehicle, then it could be a lemon car.
The best place to start with car lemon negotiations is with a law firm specializing in California lemon law. For instance, the Law Offices of William R. McGee is a well-known place to find lawyer help in California. This lawyer has been seen on news stations and billboard ads across the state and their website says they’ve successfully won over 9,000 cases. “We settle over 99.7% of our cases, most with zero fees and never any money due up-front to start your case,” says their website. “All of our cases are on a contingency basis, eliminating financial risk to our clients.” When the case is won, the law fees are paid by the manufacturer. Consumers can contact them at 1-800-225-3666 or at experts4u@aol.com.
Another place to find legal help is the Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, as they are well-versed on the local laws governing defective products. “Misinformation from your dealer, the mechanic at the repair shop, or the manufacturer concerning what you may be entitled to under the law shouldn’t deter your efforts,” their website says. Consumers can call 1-888-565-3666 to make an appointment or request more information at www.attorneysforconsumers.com/contactus.html. That way, consumers can get attorney advice on whether to proceed with their case or not, without risking anything financially, as the lawyer fees are taken out of the California lemon law settlement.
Rene Lacape has been in the insurance industry for several years now and he has been a proficient worker in this field already. If you need anything about insurance, you can give him a call or visit his website anytime.