As consumers, we implicitly put our trust in the people from whom we buy. We expect that in exchange for our money, we’ll receive goods that function as advertised. Unfortunately, that trust is sometimes broken. If the goods at stake happen to be your vehicle, your daily routine could be severely impaired. You might have to rely on others to get from place to place; your children may be forced to miss lessons or events; you could miss work and other important appointments. The Lemon Law helps consumers in this situation.
Lemon Laws in Ohio and Pennsylvania are strongly enforced
If your vehicle meets a certain set of criteria, it may be classified as a “lemon”— a defective product which should never have been sold. In this situation, you are protected by state law—the Lemon Law— regardless of the vehicle’s make, model or purchase price. Lemon Laws vary from state-to-state, but if you live in Pennsylvania or Ohio, your vehicle is probably a lemon if:
- Within 1 year of the original purchase date, the same problem continued to recur after being repaired up to 3 times.
- Within 1 year of the original purchase date, your vehicle was diagnosed with a defect that is life threatening to passengers.
- It required service for 8 or more defects within 1 year of the original purchase date.
- Your vehicle was in service for more than 30 days inside the first year of your ownership.
If your vehicle is beyond 1-year-from-purchase, but is still within the warranty period, you are likely covered by the Federal Lemon Law, also known as the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. This law demands restitution for owners of warranted products that have undergone repeated, unsuccessful attempts at repair.
Having a lemon law attorney increases your odds of winning and won’t cost you anything out-of-pocket
Taking on a car manufacturer single-handedly can be an uphill battle. You’ll be up against a team of attorneys that are adept at delaying action for as long as possible with the hope that you’ll give up, or that the claim will become outdated. They will attempt to take advantage of every possible loophole to avoid giving you what you deserve.
An experienced lemon law attorney is familiar with all the loopholes, and will expertly work the system to bring you a fair, fast resolution. This won’t cost you a dime out-of-pocket regardless of the outcome. If you have a valid case and we win, our fee will be paid by the manufacturer. If for some reason we don’t win, you still do not have to pay. Lemon Law states that the manufacturer must pay the consumer’s attorney’s fees in successful claims. If another firm tries to bill you hourly for handling your case, call or email us.