Are you struggling with ongoing defects in your vehicle? Under Mississippi Lemon Law, you could qualify for a refund or a replacement vehicle. The experienced team at Timothy Abeel & Associates is dedicated to protecting your rights and winning you a fair resolution. We recognize the hardship caused by a faulty vehicle and will work tirelessly to help you achieve a swift and just remedy.
We’ll leverage our decades of experience navigating Lemon Law to obtain an optimal outcome for your case. Our lawyers will ensure you understand your options, providing professional guidance and support at every step. We know that you deserve a fair resolution and need one promptly, so we’ll be steadfast in pursuing the manufacturer for your refund or replacement vehicle.
Mississippi Lemon Law protects your rights as a consumer, and we’re here to uphold those rights. Believe your vehicle is a lemon? Don’t wait to call us — time limits apply to filing a claim. So let’s get to work on yours and put you one step closer to a resolution.
Mississippi Lemon Law, Explained
Mississippi Lemon Law provides robust protection to consumers who have purchased or leased a new vehicle that does not conform to reliability standards, as set forth by the express warranty. The legislation defends the rights of drivers whose vehicles remain flawed after multiple repair attempts and requires the manufacturer to resolve the issue either through a refund or a replacement vehicle.
Our Mississippi Lemon Law attorneys are prepared to pursue your remedy in three ways:
- Arbitration
- Litigation
- Settlement
If the manufacturer offers an informal dispute process (i.e., arbitration) and has notified you of such, Lemon Law requires you to accept it before proceeding to further methods. Going through arbitration earns you certain legal presumptions regarding your lemon that can strengthen your case in court. We’ll lead you through this process, providing insightful Lemon Law tips at each step.
Thankfully, we’re able to resolve most cases without the need for litigation. A skilled Lemon Law attorney from our team will stand firmly by your side throughout arbitration, ensuring the process adheres to Mississippi law. If a satisfactory resolution cannot be reached through negotiations, we’re prepared to escalate your case to the litigation stage. We will be assertive at every turn to prevent negotiations from stalling and earn you a timely lemon law remedy.
Qualifying for Compensation Under the Lemon Law in Mississippi
At Timothy Abeel & Associates, we acknowledge how challenging daily life can be with an inoperable vehicle. Before we begin building your case, we’ll confirm that your vehicle qualifies as a lemon.
To qualify for Lemon Law protections, your vehicle must have been sold with an express warranty and malfunctioned either before the warranty expired or within one year of ownership (whichever comes first). If these conditions are met, the law presumes your vehicle is a lemon when:
- The defect impacts the use, market value, or safety of the vehicle
- The manufacturer has made at least three attempts to repair the defect
- The vehicle has been inoperable due to repairs for a total of 15 business days (these do not need to be consecutive)
Receiving the lemon presumption allows us to bypass the process of proving that you qualify for protection and proceed with negotiations. If you are unsure whether or not your vehicle meets this criteria, one of our Mississippi Lemon Law lawyers can assess your vehicle history to confirm your eligibility status.
Once we’ve determined your vehicle is a lemon, we’ll move forward with arbitration or litigation to achieve your fair compensation. Below are the remedies you can expect:
- Additional repairs to bring the vehicle into conformity with the express warranty
- A vehicle replacement
- A full or partial refund
- Reimbursement for collateral expenses
If you select a refund, that refund will include reimbursement for:
- The full purchase price (if you bought your vehicle in cash)
- The down payment and loan payments made (if you financed your vehicle)
- Sales tax
- License and registration fees
- Rental car costs
- Repair costs
- Towing costs
- Legal fees, including attorney fees and court costs
Your refund total might show a subtraction of a “reasonable allowance for use” to reflect the miles you have driven in it.
Should you opt for a replacement vehicle, the manufacturer is required to provide you with one of comparable make and model to your original vehicle. They must credit you for any lease or loan payments you have made — they cannot begin a new lease or loan for your replacement vehicle. The terms of your financial agreement for the replacement vehicle (such as the interest rate and length) must mirror your original agreement.
Regardless of which remedy you choose, the manufacturer must reimburse you for out-of-pocket expenses brought on by your defect, including repairs, towing, and rentals. We will also pursue them for your legal fees.
How It Works
If you’re ready to have the support of knowledgeable Mississippi Lemon Law attorneys and get the compensation you deserve, getting started with us is simple. Here’s how it works.
1. Complete Our Online Form
You’ll begin by providing us with some basic details about your vehicle history. A Timothy Abeel & Associates attorney will conduct a free case review to assess your case value and create a strategy to win you the best possible outcome.
2. Send Your Documentation
Next, we’ll walk you through collecting the right paperwork to help us build your case. Some documents we’ll ask for include:
- Vehicle purchase receipt
- Repair shop records
- Receipts for out-of-pocket expenses
To gain the best position in court, we recommend keeping up with your car payments and any dealer-recommended repairs while we work on your case.
3. Let Us Do The Work
Once we obtain the necessary documents, we’ll handle your case from there. You have other obligations to manage, so let us take over your Lemon Law case and work towards a resolution. As your lawyers, we will:
- Communicate with the manufacturer and dealer
- Build a compelling case for you
- Negotiate firmly to secure a fair outcome
- Arbitrate or litigate on your behalf if necessary
The best part is that you won’t pay for your legal defense. We’ll pursue the manufacturer for attorney’s fees and court costs in your settlement. So don’t delay in contacting us. Working with Timothy Abeel & Associates’ Mississippi Lemon Law attorneys costs you nothing, but there are legal deadlines for filing your claim. Call us for your free case review today!
Let Timothy Abeel & Associates Help You
Our skilled Lemon Law attorneys in Mississippi are dedicated to securing you the remedy you deserve. Let’s start working towards your refund or replacement vehicle, so you can return to your daily life with a vehicle that performs as it should. Here’s what you get when you partner with us:
Experienced Team
Our attorneys will bring decades of Lemon Law experience to your case. We’ve helped thousands of clients navigate the Lemon Law court system with success, winning them proper compensation in a timely manner. With our seasoned attorneys by your side, you can be confident that your rights will be upheld at every turn.
Free Case Reviews
Our services come at no cost to you, beginning with our free case review. We’ll look over your vehicle history and determine the value of your case, as well as the best strategy in arbitration or litigation.
No Legal Fees
You should not have to shoulder the financial burden of seeking a fair remedy for your lemon. Under Mississippi Lemon Law, attorneys can pursue your manufacturer for your legal costs. That means you will never see a bill from us. We’ll collect all costs associated with your defense in the settlement, so you can receive the legal support you deserve without paying anything out-of-pocket.
Frequently Asked Questions
Looking for additional information on Lemon Law? Find answers to commonly asked questions about Mississippi Lemon Law below. Our team is also here to answer your questions over email or telephone.
To be eligible for Mississippi Lemon Law protections, your vehicle must meet the following lemon law criteria:
- The vehicle is used primarily for personal or household purposes
- It must be a passenger vehicle such as a sedan, truck, or SUV
- It must have been purchased at a Mississippi dealership
Time is of the essence if you believe you have a lemon. You have until one year following the expiration of the warranty or 18 months following the date you took ownership of the vehicle (whichever arises first) to file your claim. Contact us if you suspect you’re driving a lemon, and we can begin to build your case.
While we’re working on your case, keep up with your car payments and follow through with any dealer-recommended repairs, collecting the associated documents as they occur. Do not attempt any DIY solutions, as this could harm your case.
We understand that most defects present a challenge. However, not every defect qualifies your vehicle as a lemon. Here is important information on defects eligible for Lemon Law protections:
- The defect is covered by your express warranty
- The defect substantially impacts the value, safety, or use of your vehicle
- The manufacturer has tried to repair the defect three times
- Repairs for this defect have left your vehicle inoperable for 15 business days
Our dedicated Lemon Law attorneys can help you determine whether your vehicle qualifies for Lemon Law protections.
Mississippi Lemon Law provides the following remedies:
- A refund. The manufacturer repossesses your vehicle and refunds the purchase price, plus any applicable taxes and fees, as well as your out-of-pocket costs, including repairs, towing, rental cars, and legal fees.
- A replacement vehicle. The manufacturer replaces your lemon vehicle with a properly performing vehicle of comparable make and model. Your financial agreement will resume as-is (i.e., the manufacturer cannot begin a new loan).
Our attorneys can help you decide which remedy will best serve your needs.
Under Mississippi Lemon Law, you likely won’t receive protections for issues that first appeared outside of the express warranty timeframe or after one year of ownership. However, you could be eligible for compensation under other consumer legislations, so consult with a consumer rights attorney if you have a defective vehicle and are beyond the Lemon Law deadlines.
Due to the unique nature of every case, we cannot predict an exact timeline for your resolution. However, we promise to be assertive and push for a timely settlement. If a satisfactory agreement cannot be reached within 90 days of negotiations, we will move forward with arbitration or litigation.
When you partner with the Mississippi Lemon Law attorneys at Timothy Abeel & Associates, you won’t take on a single out-of-pocket expense — including the filing fees. We will obtain all costs associated with your legal defense from the manufacturer in your settlement.
Mississippi Lemon Law does not cover motorcycles or off-road vehicles. However, if you are experiencing defects with either such vehicle, a consumer rights attorney could help you achieve a remedy under other consumer rights legislations.
You are not required by law to utilize an attorney in your Lemon Law case. However, in order to improve your chances in court, we urge you to seek legal counsel. A seasoned Lemon Law lawyer from our firm understands the obstacles a Lemon Law case can present. We’re proficient in navigating the nuances of the court system and firmly advocating for a fair outcome. Don’t wait another day to file your claim. As more time passes and you put additional miles on your vehicle, the value of your case could diminish. Call us and receive the support of knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate Lemon Law attorneys.