Charleston Attorneys: Lemon Law Cases
If you have purchased a new car and it has a significant defect, you may be able to take legal action against the dealer or manufacturer. It is important to take action as soon as you realize you have purchased a lemon — you have only 12 months or the time it takes to reach 12,000 miles.
Help is available
At the Charleston law firm of Uricchio, Howe, Krell, Jacobson, Toporek, Theos & Keith P.A., we advise people about the South Carolina Lemon Law and represent them if they have a case. The law allows people with a major safety problem to sue to recover the costs associated with the defective auto or truck.
Examples of vehicles that might be covered by the lemon law
The most typical scenario involves a consumer who has purchased a car that doesn't work properly while under warranty and that the dealer has not been able to repair after three tries. Some of the defects for which we have represented clients include:
- Air bags deploying every time the car is started
- Car sold as new but was really a rebuilt vehicle after a natural disaster such as Hurricane Katrina
- Vehicle involved in a wreck before being sold, rebuilt and sold as new
- Car won't go into reverse
- Car doors won't lock
Compensation for your car and other costs may be available
These and other defects may make you eligible to recover the cost of the vehicle as well as any money you have spent on repairs, towing and rental costs while the defective car was unavailable. You may be able to obtain attorney's fees and other costs of filing the lawsuit. However, it is important to take action right away, before the time available for filing a claim expires. After the end of the time allowed, you will have no recourse.
Don't delay—the clock is ticking
Our lawyers will advise you about your situation and tell you about your options and your rights under the South Carolina Lemon Law. If you have a vehicle that you have been unable to repair and that has a safety defect, contact our Charleston law firm. Call us at (843) 723-7491.
