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Solicitor Recommendation required for Warranty/Consumer Rights Dispute

by Sudor
Fri, Mar 20, 2015 11:25
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Hello

I'm seeking recommendations for a good solicitor specialising in manufacturing defects/warranty and consumer rights law for representation on a case conceding top end frame . If someone has advised or acted for you and you were impressed please post or email basic contact details. I live in the North but location not as important as expertise and experience. Thanks

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Flying Scot | 9 years ago
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I would avoid this route as you will not only need a solicitor but an expert witness consulting engineer - who specialises in bikes.

If you are trying to prove a design defect in a bike frame,best of luck.

I'm an expert witness consulting engineer myself, I don't do bikes, but what we rely on in court is very black and white with little grey, usually rely on tests to disprove manufacturers figures or compliance with British and European standards.

Fitness for purpose is a total minefield.

So, yes, small claims, unless this is for a big money life changing injury claim.

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giobox | 9 years ago
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Surely avoiding a solicitor all together and using the Small Claims Court makes far more sense? Assuming of course you have run out of options dealing with whomever sold you the bike directly? I can't imagine many bike manufacturing defect/consumer rights issues being worth hiring a lawyer for. Small Claims will cover a claim up to 10k, and is generally the accepted method of dealing with consumer disputes of this type in the UK.

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