Lemon Law Claim
Miami Lemon Law Information
Do You Have a Lemon Law Claim?
Did you recently buy a new car, truck or other vehicle only to encounter countless mechanical problems or defects? If so, a Miami Lemon Law Attorney can help you enforce your rights and file a lemon law claim.
Lemon Law Claims
There are state and federalΒ lemon lawsΒ protecting consumers against defective products. If a product you purchase is plagued with issues and cannot be repaired within a certain amount of time, you may have a lemon law claim.
A skilled Miami lemon law attorney will be able to assist you in identifying your options to remedy all issues with your lemon. He or she will help protect you and your rights against the manufacturer of the vehicle and potentially the dealer.
Top Questions to Ask When Hiring an Attorney
- How many years have you been practicing law? How long have you practiced law in the local area?
- Β Cases similar to mine have you handled in the past?
- What is the likely outcome for my case?
In legal practice, experience matters. An experienced attorney will likely have handled issues similar to yours many, many times. Therefore, after listening to your situation, the attorney should have a reasonable idea of the time line for a case like yours and the likely resolution.
Top Questions to Ask a Lawyer
- What is the usual process to resolve my case? How long will it take to resolve this?
- Likely outcomes of a case like mine? What should I expect?
An experienced lawyer should be able to communicate a basic βroad mapβ on how to proceed. The lawyer should be able to walk you through the anticipated process, key considerations, and potential pitfalls to avoid. Once youβve laid out the facts of your situation to the lawyer, he/she should be able to frame expectations and likely scenarios to help you understand your legal issue.
How will an attorney charge me?
A reputable attorney will be very upfront about how he/she will charge you. The three most common fee structures that attorneys use to charge for their services are:
- Bill by the hour
- Contingent fee agreement
- Flat fee agreement
Depending on your specific legal situation, itβs possible that only one type of fee structure is available. For instance, criminal defense attorneys almost always bill by the hour. In a flat fee arrangement, an attorney accepts a one-time payment to help you resolve your issue. With a contingent fee agreement, the client pays little to nothing upfront and the attorney receives a percentage of the money recovered if you win your case.
Common legal terms explained
Pro seΒ β This Latin term refers to representing yourself in court instead of hiring professional legal counsel. Pro se representation can occur in either criminal or civil cases.
StatuteΒ β Refers to a law created by a legislative body. For example, the laws enacted by Congress are statutes.
Subject matter jurisdictionΒ β Requirement that a particular court have authority to hear the claim based on the specific type of issue brought to the court. For example, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court only has subject matter jurisdiction over bankruptcy filings, therefore it does not have the authority to render binding judgment over other types of cases, such as divorce.
Lead Counsel Rated Attorneys
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