Consumer Handbook : How to Make a Claim When You Have Been Sold a Bill of Goods

The author offers a comprehensive discussion on consumer rights & products liability. The book outlines the basic terms & principles of liability, including breach of warranty, negligence, & strict liability. You will learn the types of cases that fall under each category & how you can establish a cause of action. The book also covers the rights you have against manufacturers, retailers, & private individuals. In addition to describing basic laws of liability, the book also offers practical litigation hints. For example, you learn how to initiate a suit, how to organize records, when to hire an attorney, what to do if you are partly responsible for the injury, & how to collect more than compensatory damages. By educating yourself, you are more informed & can more effectively litigate your case. This easy-to-read book is ideal for legal professionals, students, & interested individuals. The book gives you an overview of the law & lets you know what to expect from opposing parties, attorneys, & the court. The book also includes a "Remedies & Self-Help" section which covers damages awarded by the court, product safety acts & "lemon laws," & a directory of consumer right agencies.Kenworthy, William E. is the author of 'Consumer Handbook : How to Make a Claim When You Have Been Sold a Bill of Goods', published 1991 under ISBN 9781878844002 and ISBN 1878844008.