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October 4, 2024
Prescription drugs, marijuana, and other intoxicants are as dangerous as alcohol when a driver gets behind the wheel. At Neale & Fhima, we believe greater awareness of the issue is needed. This begins with a recognition that high driving and drunk driving are related, but distinct, public safety problems. Let’s take a closer look at […]
March 25, 2024
One of the jobs of regulatory agencies is to ensure the safety and protection of citizens who buy consumer products. Federal agencies in the U.S. often force vehicle manufacturers to recall various makes and models to fix defects that could be dangerous or life-threatening to consumers. A recent recall by Hyundai urged vehicle owners to […]
March 25, 2024
Takata Airbags Might Not Be the Only Faulty Airbags In the most extensive safety recall in U.S. history, vehicles made by 19 different automakers, including 34 brands, have been recalled to replace defective front driver and passenger airbags. More than 67 million airbags have been recalled, and at the end of 2022, 11 million of […]
March 22, 2024
The COVID pandemic wreaked havoc on supply chains throughout California and the U.S. Auto parts for repairs sat on container ships languishing at sea, unable to reach ports to be unloaded. Staffing issues plagued the industry, and a backlog of lemon law cases in state courts made it hard for consumers with defective vehicles to […]
March 22, 2024
Fatalities from accidents with tractor trailers have been climbing in the United States. In 2021, there were 5,788 people killed nationwide in traffic crashes involving large trucks. This is an increase of 17% from the 4,945 killed in 2020, according to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. About 72% of people killed […]
March 22, 2024
Used cars can be a great option for consumers who have limited dollars to spend and are budget conscious. But used cars can also have mechanical and electrical problems, so a consumer should be diligent about having a mechanic check out a vehicle before purchasing. If you bought a used, pre-owned, or certified vehicle in […]
December 20, 2023
A “lemon” is a car, van, truck, SUV or other vehicle that keeps breaking down or continues to have problems. If your vehicle turns out to be a lemon, requiring repeated and increasingly frustrating trips to have it repaired, you will want to know who is responsible for paying for the costs involved. Fortunately, California […]
December 19, 2023
Leasing a car can be an appealing option for many California residents. It offers the opportunity to enjoy a new vehicle without the long-term commitment of ownership. But you might wonder, does California’s lemon law apply to leased vehicles? Yes. When leasing a car, residents have specific rights and protections under the California lemon law. […]
June 14, 2023
If you bought a new or used car that is still under the original factory warranty, you may be protected under California’s lemon law. Should you face issues on the road due to these defects, reaching out to an auto accident lawyer can be essential. Auto manufacturers offer protection for new and used vehicles bought […]
June 9, 2023
Can electric cars catch on fire? We’re all seeing more and more stories on television news and the internet about electric vehicle batteries catching fire. Is this widespread or just a few isolated incidents? How much should you worry about EV fires? Are electric cars more likely to catch fire? Just what is the story? […]
