Automotive Lawyer Eddie Blitstein
Automotive lawyer Eddie Blitstein has 15 years of experience representing plaintiffs against car importers and car dealers, And achieved countless victories in the courts against the major car importers in Israel.
Automotive lawyer Eddie Blitstein represents plaintiffs in lawsuits against car importers and car dealers. בסכומים העולים על 100 אלף ש"ח בלבד.
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How can an automotive lawyer help you?
A car lawyer can assist plaintiffs or defendants through legal assistance within the framework of Car claimsTransactions for new or used vehicles involve significant sums of money, sometimes hundreds of thousands of shekels when purchasing a new vehicle from an importer. Also Repairing damage to new vehicles or used can reach significant amounts of money. In such situations, it is difficult to reach agreements before submitting Civil lawsuit The court heard that neither the importers, nor the car dealers who sell new or used cars, nor the garages that are negligent in repairing cars, nor other parties in the automotive world, are interested in paying the customer for the damages caused to him or canceling the transaction or Replace the vehicle with a new one (As long as it is a defective vehicle that is still under manufacturer's warranty.) It is precisely in these situations that an automotive lawyer comes into the picture.
An automotive lawyer can examine the issue, provide you with professional legal advice, and represent you in a lawsuit to obtain significant financial compensation. It is important to contact an automotive lawyer or Car Claims Lawyer Experienced who has represented in similar cases in the past, because car importers and dealers use lawyers on their behalf who have represented them in many lawsuits and are very experienced in convincing judges that their clients acted according to the law, and that the client who is trying to receive financial compensation acted contrary to the law and without due process. Good faith.
For many years, automotive lawyer Eddie Blitstein has represented many plaintiffs and defendants, has achieved many extraordinary successes in automotive lawsuits (some of which received media coverage in leading newspapers - see example below), has gained extensive experience, and knows what legal arguments to make in order to convince judges of the justice of his clients. Over the years, clients of our firm have received significant financial compensation in lawsuits involving vehicles. For your reference Example of a lawsuit against a car importer.
An automotive lawyer explains how to prepare for filing a claim
Collecting relevant documents
When preparing for submission Financial claim If you are dealing with the automotive sector (whether it is the purchase of a new or used vehicle, or a claim for negligent handling of a vehicle that caused financial damage to the vehicle), it is very important to make sure to collect all the relevant documents.
For example: If you purchased a new vehicle and you want to claim that you were misled about any details, it is important to try to locate the sales advertisement (if the vehicle was advertised online) and save a copy of it, it is important to locate all the contract agreements and other documents that you signed, it is important to make sure that you have a copy of the due disclosure form that was given to you (relevant to used vehicle transactions - see example below), and it is very important to save all correspondence that you had with the salespeople or the parties who dealt with you. All of these may be very relevant when pursuing a financial claim against the defendant(s). Without these documents, the work of an automotive lawyer may be much more complex, and this may affect your chances of success.
Written notification of the defect you found in the vehicle
After you have detected any defect in the vehicle, especially when it is a significant defect (for example: before purchasing the vehicle you were told that the vehicle had not been in any accidents, but in fact you detected Chassis damage) חשוב מאוד לא לקיים שיחות טלפוניות אלא דווקא התכתבות בכתב. הסיבה לכך היא ששיחות טלפוניות לא תמיד מוקלטות ומנגד התכתבויות נשמרות בטלפון או בתיבת הדוא"ל וניתן לשחזרן ולהציגן בבית המשפט.
Furthermore, when you file a written complaint and the other side responds and details why you may be wrong, these arguments can be used against you in court, and it will be much more difficult for the opposing party to change their version and make new arguments.
Contacting a car lawyer
בהנחה שלא הגעתם לפיתרון לשביעות רצונכם לעיתים לא יהיה מנוס מיצירת קשר עם עורך דין לענייני רכב. עורך דין לענייני רכב יפגש איתכם, יבחן את הנתונים והמסמכים ויסביר לכם האם אתם מוכנים להגשת תביעה או שאתם צריכים לעשות "שיעורי בית" נוספים כדי להגיע למצב שבו אתם מגישים תביעה במסגרתה סיכויי ההצלחה גדולים ככל האפשר. במסגרת אותם "שיעורי בית" יתכן שתדרשו לחפש מסמכים נוספים או לקיים התכתבויות או שיחות מוקלטות עם הגורם שבכוונתכם לתבוע. כדאי מאוד להתייחס להנחיות אלה ברצינות מכיוון שהן יכולות להשפיע על סיכויי ההצלחה שלכם בבית המשפט.
The decision stage in which court the lawsuit should be filed
Most vehicle lawsuits are filed in the Magistrate's Court, but there are certain cases in which it is worth considering filing a small claim in the Small Claims Court. It is important to understand that the Small Claims Court and the Magistrate's Court are two different judicial bodies, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. For example: A vehicle lawyer will not be able to represent you in a small claim because there is a prohibition on lawyers representing you in this court. In a situation where you cannot use the services of a vehicle lawyer, your chances of success will be smaller, but on the other hand, you may save on paying significant fees.
On the other hand, Filing a lawsuit in the Magistrate's Court It involves paying a higher fee, the handling of the lawsuit often takes much longer (usually more than a year) and you will have to pay fees to the lawyer who will represent you.
לעיתים לא יהיה מקום לשקול לאיזה בית משפט להגיש את התביעה מכיוון שסכום הנזק יעלה על 39,900 אלף ש"ח. מכיוון שבית משפט לתביעות קטנות בעל סמכות לדון בתביעות עד 39,900 אלף ש"ח (הסכום מתעדכן מעט מדי שנה), והנזק שנגרם לכם עולה על סכום זה, ברירת המחדל תהיה בית משפט השלום.
אם בכל זאת אתם מעוניינים להמנע מלשכור עורך דין לענייני רכב, וסכום הנזק שנגרם לכם קרוב לכ-40 אלף ש"ח, ניתן לשקול לוותר על חלק מסכום התביעה ולהגיש את התביעה לבית משפט השלום (יש מקום לשקול אפשרות זו כאשר סכום הנזק לא עובר את ה-45 אלף ש"ח).
Sending a warning letter before a lawsuit on behalf of an automotive lawyer
If you have decided to hire the services of an automotive lawyer, it is usually recommended to consider sending Warning letter before lawsuit On behalf of an automotive lawyer. Once the potential defendant sees that you have hired the services of a lawyer, in many cases his conduct is different, and it may be possible to achieve the desired result even before filing the lawsuit.
It is important to understand that a warning letter costs the client much less money than a fee for managing a claim, therefore, if there is a chance that a full or partial result will be achieved, it is worth considering this option positively.
On the other hand, we should also remember that the higher the amount of damage caused to the potential plaintiff, the lower the likelihood of reaching a settlement after sending a warning letter, because the potential defendant has no interest in paying very large sums of money if the lawsuit has not been filed or if there is not yet a judicial decision requiring him to pay.
Hiring automotive professionals for legal opinions
An automotive lawyer knows that in certain cases it is appropriate to involve professionals from various fields in order to increase the chances of success of the claim.
For example: in cases where you have been sold Car after an accident, without this being revealed to you prior to the transaction, and you are considering claiming the difference between the amount you paid and the amount the vehicle is worth in the transaction (plus financial compensation for Mental anguish and other damages caused to you), it is advisable to seek the assistance of an expert opinion from an appraiser who can assess the damages caused to the vehicle and the true value of the vehicle at the time of the transaction. For your reference A lawsuit against a car dealer for selling a car after an accident.
We must remember that a judge is an expert in Israeli law, but he is not an expert in issues related to vehicles and he certainly cannot replace appraiser in assessing the damages. For this reason, as long as the damage is not negligible, it is advisable to hire the services of an appraiser (or other relevant professionals who can assist in providing Legal opinion) so that the judge can easily understand the issue, the damages, and the financial gaps. This way, it will be much easier for the judge to decide the issue.
If the court accepts the claim, it will also award you reimbursement for the expenses of the expert you were forced to hire to file the claim and exercise your legal rights.
ת"א 18449/99 שמואל מור נ' דוד לובינסקי בע"מ:
"אין ספק, כי הקונה רכב חדש זכאי לכך שיהא תקין ותואם למצבו של רכב חדש, וכי כל תקלה שאינה נגרמת באשמו וברשלנותו תתוקן בתוך תקופת האחריות ע"י החברה המוכרת, וכי בגין A material defect that cannot be repaired and that is not caused by the fault or negligence of the buyer - the buyer is entitled to receive a new replacement vehicle or to be given a notice of cancellation of the transaction - due to a fundamental incompatibility – הניתנת על ידו מייד עם התגלות הליקוי המהותי האמור, או תוך זמן סביר מהתגלותו, וכאשר הליקוי אינו מטופל ע"י החברה המוכרת."
ת"א 19906-02-13 Brom 58 Import and Marketing Agencies v. Alon Truck Garages (1992):
"I do not believe that the 3rd defendant has proven that the truck was repaired within a reasonable time. Therefore, the plaintiff has the right to cancel the agreement due to non-conformity.Likewise, even if the claim were accepted that an agreement was proven between the parties regarding the repair of the truck by Defendant 3, during which the plaintiff would use a replacement truck, The plaintiff could still have canceled the purchase agreement, as the defendant exceeded the reasonable time to repair the truck.."
An automotive lawyer answers frequently asked questions
What is a disclosure form and why is it important?
Disclosure Form It is a form that a car dealer who sells used vehicles must have the customer sign before completing the transaction.
As part of a form, the car dealer must disclose to the customer, even before the transaction is made, material details about the vehicle, for example: whether the vehicle has been in accidents, how many kilometers the vehicle has traveled up to the date of sale, whether the previous owners are previous owners or whether it is a rental/leasing vehicle, and more.
Can be submitted Lawsuit against a car dealer If he did not give you this form.
An individual is not required to submit a disclosure form when selling a used vehicle, but one can still be required. Canceling a transaction to purchase a used car from a private individual If the seller misled you and did not disclose to you all the defects in the vehicle.
How long does a lawsuit involving a vehicle purchase/sale transaction last?
The length of time a lawsuit lasts varies from case to case, and depends, among other things, on the court calendar.
There are courts that are busier (for example, the court in Tel Aviv) and there are courts that are less busy (for example, the court in Ashkelon). The more free the judge's calendar is, the more likely it is that Schedule discussions With a smaller time difference.
Typically, lawsuits on this issue last at least a year.
How much does it cost to hire the services of an automotive lawyer?
The amount of the fee varies from case to case depending on its level of complexity. The more complex the case, the higher the fee, and the simpler the case, the lower the fee.
משרדנו לא מטפל כלל בתיקים בהם הנזק שנגרם ללקוח נמוך מ-100 אלף ש"ח.
What are the chances of me winning in court?
חשוב להבין שבית המשפט הוא מקום שבו אי הוודאות זה דבר בולט. גם תיקים שנראים תחילה כ"תיקים בטוחים" יכולים להדחות בבית המשפט, והסיבות לכך רבות ומגוונות, לרבות עדות גרועה של התובע בבית המשפט.
עורך דין לענייני רכב יכול לסייע בהגדלת סיכויי ההצלחה אך עורך דין לענייני רכב לעולם לא יוכל לתת "תעודת ביטוח" שהתביעה שתגישו תסתיים בהכרח ב-100% הצלחה.
חשוב גם להבין שבית המשפט יכול לקבל רק חלק מהטענות כך שאם לדוגמה תבעתם 100 אלף ש"ח והתקבלו חלק מהטענות, יתכן שתקבלו רק חלק מהסכום שתבעתם.
Is it possible to cancel a vehicle purchase transaction after the vehicle has been registered in the buyer's name?
If the seller agrees to cancel the transaction, it can be canceled even after the vehicle has been registered in the buyer's name.
The real problem is that the likelihood that the car seller will agree to cancel the deal after the vehicle is registered in the buyer's name is very low.
Usually, in order to cancel a transaction in these cases, the buyer must file a lawsuit with the court, detailing and proving that the seller did something wrong (for example: misled the buyer) in order for the court to order the cancellation of the transaction, the return of the vehicle to the seller, and the return of the money to the buyer.
Claim to cancel a vehicle transaction It is not a simple claim.
How can you prove that the seller falsified the odometer readings?
One of the most difficult problems in selling/buying used vehicles is that sellers (mainly car dealers) Reduce the number of kilometers the vehicle has traveled, so the odometer shows a significantly low figure.
The reason for this is that a vehicle that has traveled a lower number of miles is a vehicle that is worth more money, and a vehicle that has traveled more miles is worth less money.
A vehicle that has traveled many more kilometers is a vehicle in which wear and tear is also higher, and it is possible that a lot of money needs to be invested in such a vehicle for maintenance and repairs.
In order to detect a reduction or falsification of the data on the odometer, you need to go to an authorized garage so that they can connect the vehicle to the computer and check whether any changes have been made to the odometer.
Another option is to compare the old vehicle license to the data that appears on the odometer at the time of purchase. During each test (vehicle license renewal), the examiner indicates the number of kilometers the vehicle has traveled at the time it arrived for the test. This data also appears on the vehicle license.
Another option is to examine the vehicle's maintenance history. Each time you enter the garage, note the number of kilometers the vehicle has traveled.
How much does an automotive expert opinion cost?
הסכום משתנה ממומחה למומחה אך בדרך כלל מדובר בסכומים שנעים בין 2000 – 10,000 ש"ח בתוספת מע"מ.
How do you know who is a car lawyer with relevant experience and knowledge?
An automotive lawyer is a lawyer who deals with all aspects of the automotive field (Lawsuits against car importers, claims against car dealers, Claims against garages etc').
This field, like any other legal field, requires expertise, knowledge, and experience, which are accumulated over many years of work.
You can check whether the automotive lawyer you intend to contact regularly writes legal articles in the automotive field, you can search for court rulings in cases in which that lawyer represented you and be impressed by his successes, and you can simply get a recommendation from someone who was treated by that lawyer and ask whether that person was satisfied with the treatment and success of his case.
Where can I download my vehicle's insurance claims history?
If you have purchased a vehicle or are about to purchase a vehicle, you can obtain the insurance claims history (to find out if the vehicle has been involved in accidents) using Insurance companies' clearing centerThe cost of the test is only 12 shekels.
Attorney Eddie Blitstein - A very experienced automotive lawyer
Automotive attorney Eddie Blitstein has been representing plaintiffs and defendants in lawsuits involving new or used vehicles for many years. Attorney Eddie Blitstein's extensive experience has helped his clients manage and win particularly complex lawsuits in the automotive field, including against official importers and parallel importers (such as Lawsuit against Automax).
The clients of Attorney Eddie Blitstein Hot recommendations are regularly published about him on the Internet and on social networks, some of which you can read at the beginning of this page.
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