Lemon Laws
Lemon laws are state laws that protect people from purchasing cars that repeatedly fail to meet standards of quality and performance. Such cars are called lemons, and purchasers may sue for awards that exceed the amount of the warranties for the poor quality parts.
2 Common Lemon Law Cases
Most people who seek lemon law compensation have experienced one of two very common situations. In breach of warranty cases, the car purchaser is entitled to compensation under lemon laws if the manufacturer warranty still applies, the vehicle was “certified” by the manufacturer, or if an extended warranty was purchased.
If no warranty exists, then the purchaser is not entitled to protection under lemon law, but may be covered by other consumer protection laws. Problems of this nature include the following:
- Prior history of mechanical problems that were known to the seller
- Previously salvaged or wrecked vehicle
- Stolen, stripped, or rebuilt vehicle
- Flood damage
State Lemon Laws
Lemon laws are dictated by state laws. In the state of Pennsylvania, a driver is typically able to sue under lemon laws if they have attempted to repair the same problem with their car 3 times or their car has been out of service for three days within one calendar year or 12,000 miles of driving.
If you have been involved in an accident and have suffered injuries because of a poorly made or manufactured car, you may also be able to claim compensation that will cover your medical treatment, pain, and suffering. For all your legal questions, contact the Harrisburg personal injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today at 610-667-7511.