The Importance of Lemon Law Attorneys

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Legal )



The services of lemon law attorneys are necessary in order to help sort out legal concerns on lemon vehicles. Because lemon laws vary from state to state, lemon law attorneys need to first determine if you your vehicle is a lemon before your case can be accepted. Vehicles such as cars, jet skis, campers, sport utility vehicles and trucks can qualify as lemon vehicles. Other vehicles considered as lemons also include mini vans, recreational vehicles, boats and motorcycles.

Many lemon law lawyers can be found on the Internet. Most of these lemon law attorneys provide an online form for you to fill up, so that you can immediately tell whether you need the services of a lemon law lawyer.

Lemon law lawyers can help you negotiate for a better settlement amount because these attorneys have extensive experience in handling lemon cases. Some lemon law attorneys have acquaintances with vehicle manufacturers, which can be an advantage when filing your case.

Being knowledgeable in lemon laws is not sufficient enough for you to sue. The submission of complete and proper documentation is also required. Some states allow you to independently file a lemon complaint, while other states require you to be represented by lemon law attorneys.

Filing a case independently can help a vehicle manufacturer find reasons to delay the case in the hope that the consumer finally gives up. You can show that you mean business by hiring a lemon law lawyer.

Some state lemon laws require you to attend an arbitration hearing before you can sue, while other states only provide it as an option. In an arbitration hearing the vehicle manufacturer and the consumer are given the opportunity to present each other’s sides before an arbitration panel. If the arbitration panel rules against you, or you have chosen not to avail of the arbitration process, you can then choose to sue.

When you feel a lemon law attorney is necessary, you should keep in mind that these lawyers offer free consultation sessions. Lemon law lawyers do not get paid unless your case is won. In most cases, the court even passes the responsibility of paying for your lawyer to the vehicle manufacturer.


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