Law and Legal Advices

There is nothing worse than making a large purchase like a new car or truck and being utterly disappointed with the results. Having to pay for repairs over and over for something you expected (and were probably told) would be reliable and problem free is an all too common nightmare for consumers. Luckily, there is both a national precedent for manufacturer accountability, and concurrent laws in every state that certify the rights of consumers. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s summer. The temperatures increase. The clothing diminishes. The checkbook comes out, itching to be used for a down payment on a new car.

Summer is one of the busiest car-buying seasons of the year, according to Consumer Advocate Craig Thor Kimmel, Managing Partner of the automobile lemon law firm of Kimmel & Silverman. Now is a terrific time to pick up some new wheels, but potential buyers should follow some important tips to avoid purchasing a faulty vehicle and having to hitchhike in the scorching heat. Read the rest of this entry »

While the specific DUI laws will vary by country and by state, it’s common for them to be around 0.08% blood alcohol level which means that eight ten-thousandths of the body’s blood content is actually alcohol.  This may not sound like a lot, but it is enough to affect reaction times and judgement in the brain.  While it’s never a good idea to drive with any alcohol level, driving with a level of 0.08% BAC is considered illegal in many areas and the penalties are often quite harsh. Read the rest of this entry »