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Lancaster Court Self-Help Center
(Separate Website)
The Lancaster County Court Self Help Center opened in July, 2004. The main purpose of the Center is to provide one central location where self-represented litigants can obtain some of the information and forms that they may need to represent themselves in certain types of court actions.
By: Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County
Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
Buying or Repairing a Car Information on buying or repairing a vehicle
By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.
Have You Bought a Lemon? New Car Buyer's Rights
Informational Brochure outlining the consumer's rights when buying or leasing a car.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
Automobile Lemon Law
(Separate Website)
Information on your rights under the Automobile Lemon Law.
By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.
Consumer Auto Problems and Car Fraud
(Separate Website)
Where to turn when faced with consumer auto problems or car fraud.
By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.
Repairing a Car
(Separate Website)
Steps you should take when having your car repaired.
By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.
Repossessions Information on a creditors' right to reposess your property
By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.
Defending Consumer Rights
(Separate Website)
Information on methods to protect consumer rights.
By: Community Legal Services
How to Sue At the Office of the Magisterial District Judge
How to file suit on small claims in your local Office of the Magisterial District Judge.
By: MidPenn Legal Services
Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
Automobile Repossession
(Separate Website)
Information on your rights regarding the repossession of your vehicle.
By: Erie County Bar Association
The Lemon Law
(Separate Website)
Information on the Pennsylvania Lemon Law applies to any new vehicle purchased and registered in Pennsylvania.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Used Car Sales
(Separate Website)
Information on your rights when buying used car.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Auto Accidents and Insurance
(Separate Website)
Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
By: Pennsylvania Bar Association
Pennsylvania Automobile Insurance Act
(Separate Website)
Information on the Pennsylvania Automobile Insurance Law and your options under the law.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Auto Accident Victim's Medical Bills
(Separate Website)
Information about provisions in Pennsylvania law that may entitle you to have your medical bills paid when you are injured in an auto accident.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Auto Insurance Myths and Realities
(Separate Website)
Information on auto insurance issues from the Erie County Bar Association
By: Erie County Bar Association
Traffic Violations and Summary Offenses
(Separate Website)
Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
By: Pennsylvania Bar Association
Drivers' Licenses and Vehicle Code Law
(Separate Website)
Information that was discussed by Attorney Whitney Hughes on the July 3, 2007 edition of Legal Briefs on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live Show
By: Allegheny County Bar Association
Driving Under the Influence
(Separate Website)
Information on the law about driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Used Car Checklists
(Separate Website)
Information on buying a used car from the Attorney General of Pennsylvania
By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Lemon Law Protection
(Separate Website)
Information on the Pennsylvania Lemon Law published by the Attorney General of Pennsylvania.
By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Consumer Protection Relating to Automobiles
(Separate Website)
Various brochures relating to automobiles and information consumers should be aware of.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Driving Safely As You Get Older
(Separate Website)
A guide to determine your ability to drive safely as you age with suggestions on how to deal with any limitations you discover you have.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Aging
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