Philadelphia, PA – Woman Dies After Tree Falls on Car

PHILADELPHIA, PA (February 17, 2025) – A woman was killed after a tree fell on top of a car in Northeast Pennsylvania on February 16.

According to news reports, Philadelphia emergency personnel responded to the 500 block of West Hill Creek Road around 6:15 p.m. When they arrived, they found a woman inside a car that a large tree had crushed.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after.

Investigators have not yet determined if the woman, the only person inside the vehicle, was the owner of the vehicle.

The accident occurred during a high wind warning that was in effect for Philadelphia.

Weather-Related Car Accidents in Philadelphia

High wind-related car accidents in Pennsylvania present unique challenges from a personal injury perspective. Strong winds, particularly on Pennsylvania’s highways and bridges, can create dangerous driving conditions that lead to serious accidents. […]

Munley Law Offering Legal Support Following Philadelphia Aviation Disaster

Munley Law, a leading national personal injury firm, announces its commitment to supporting families affected by the aviation accident involving a medical transport plane in Philadelphia.

On January 31, the jet carrying a pediatric patient and five others slammed into a Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood near the Roosevelt Mall. At least five structures were ablaze after the crash, along with vehicles.

As of February 3, seven people were pronounced dead, and another 19 were injured. All six people in the jet, including a child, were killed.

To the families who lost loved ones in this tragic accident, we offer our deepest condolences,” said Marion Munley, Senior Partner at Munley Law. We stand ready to provide guidance and support through the difficult days ahead. We also commend the dedication of first responders working tirelessly to help the victims and discover what caused the crash. […]

Man Dies in I-81 Crash in East Pennsboro Twp.

A 19-year-old died following a deadly crash on Interstate 81 in East Pennsboro Township on December 15. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash resulted from two vehicles traveling at a high rate of speed on I-81 near the Marysville/Enola and Wertzville Road exits.

Troopers say one of the cars had lost control and crossed all travel lanes into the left lane where another vehicle was traveling, also at a high rate of speed. The initial vehicle struck the second, causing that car to spin and roll over multiple times. The first vehicle then spun around and continued on an uncontrolled slide before hitting a tree in the median.

The driver was ejected from the vehicle, and the car caught fire. Witnesses attempted to pull the driver away from the burning vehicle. The driver was later pronounced dead at the scene.

High Speed Car Accidents Are a Serious Problem

High speed car accidents are a serious problem in Pennsylvania, […]

Weird Laws in PA

Laws often reflect the times and values of when they were written. As such, many states have old laws, some of which are still in the books, that may seem weird to us today.

Pennsylvania is no exception. These weird Pennsylvania laws serve as a reminder that the law is complex.

That means having professional legal assistance is quite valuable when you’re facing a legal situation you’re unfamiliar with. If you’ve been injured due to the negligence of others,  contact our Pennsylvania personal injury team at Munley Law today for a free consultation.

Bizarre Traffic Laws That Are Still on the Books

Although the following Pennsylvania laws applying to traffic and vehicles may not be all that well-known, they’re still on the books:

• No car purchases on Sundays: The prohibition of buying or selling a car on Sunday is a holdover from “Blue laws,” […]

Munley Law Earns Tier 1 Rankings From Best Law Firms® in 2025

Munley Law is pleased to announce it has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® in five practice areas.

Founded in 1959, Munley Law is a national leader in personal injury law. Our personal injury lawyers have been listed in Best Lawyers in America® and Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® and have earned board certifications from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Munley Law received the following Regional Tier 1 rankings in the 2025 Best Law Firms® for Northeastern Pennsylvania:

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants
• Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
• Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Insurance Law

Earlier this year, nine of our personal injury attorneys were named to The 2025 Best Lawyers in America® list. […]