Our firm investigates business entities that have committed some form of fraud or deceptive business practice, which has harmed a group of consumers in a similar manner. We have successfully resolved numerous consumer fraud claims, helping thousands of people recover their losses. For the last six decades, our firm has stood up to unscrupulous corporate organizations to help consumers in a wide range of consumer fraud matters.
Auto defects pose a serious risk to American drivers. While some auto defects result in manufacturer recalls, many go un-recalled. Unfortunately, the potential for harm arising from auto defects is significant. In fact, lives are sometimes needlessly lost as the result of auto defects. For this reason, timely recall of the defective vehicle or parts is crucial in preventing unnecessary harm. However, vehicle manufacturers – for financial and various other reasons – do not always initiate a timely recall. Even worse, the manufacturer may have been aware of the defect but decided to market it anyway.
Types of Auto Defects
Auto defects are generally categorized as either manufacturing or design flaws. A manufacturing-related auto defect arises as the result of improper assembly or poor quality. For instance, an improperly installed part such as a fuel tank would be considered a type of manufacturing defect. Design-related auto defects occur as the result of improper or inadequate vehicle design. An example of a design-related auto defect is a vehicle designed without a roll bar.
Auto Defects and the Law
The laws governing auto defects tend to vary from state-to-state and are often complex. Lemon laws are perhaps the most well-known laws governing auto defects and are specifically meant to protect new car buyers.
If you suspect that your vehicle has an auto defect, you may wish to check with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to see if a safety recall has been issued. Either way, you should file a complaint. If a safety recall has not been issued, your complaint could help to initiate one.
You may also wish to speak with a qualified consumer fraud attorney who can determine your eligibility for filing a lawsuit. A group of consumers who have been similarly defrauded by an automobile manufacturer may be entitled to seek compensation through a consumer fraud class action lawsuit. Please contact us to consult with one of our experienced consumer advocates who can help you understand your legal rights.
Consumer fraud class action lawsuits are specifically designed to help individuals who have been similarly aggrieved to pursue a common goal – namely to hold the deceptive business accountable for any damages suffered. Thus, consumers who have been defrauded by a corporation or other entity may file a consumer fraud class action lawsuit on behalf of themselves and others to seek compensation for their shared grievance.
If you feel you have been the victim of consumer fraud or any type of fraud, please contact us to learn about your legal rights and options. WE VALUE YOUR PRIVACY: any information you provide on this secure form will be held in the strictest confidence and will only be used by our attorneys to determine how we can help you.
An attorney client relationship is not established by submitting this initial contact information.
Copyright © 2010 A Consumer Fraud Lawyer | Developed by eJustice.com
Wolf Popper LLP 845 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022 212.759.4600Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.