Dan Munley speaks at AAJ College on truck crash litigation in Dallas, TX

On Thursday, October 8, Attorney Daniel Munley, partner at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, spoke at the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Advanced Trial Advocacy College on Litigating Truck Collision Cases, held in Dallas, TX. Dan’s presentation was titled, “The Mechanics of the Mechanical Case – From Intake Through Trial.”

Attorney Dan Munley is a member and former chairman of the AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group, a group dedicated to providing lawyers with the tools and resources to successfully litigate trucking cases and improve highway safety in the United States. Munley frequently travels around the country to speak on issues and trends surrounding truck accident cases in an effort to increase the collective body of legal knowledge on the subject.

He speaks with considerable first-hand experience on the subject. Munley recently reached a $3.97 million settlement on behalf of the family of a truck driver who was killed in a trucking accident. […]

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America; Lawyer of the Year

We are very pleased to announce that four of our partners have been named to the 2016 list of Best Lawyers in America, and our own Chris Munley was named workers’ comp lawyer of the year!

Attorney J. Christopher Munley, partner at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, has been named the 2016 Lawyer of the Year in the field of workers’ compensation law in the Allentown metro area by Best Lawyers. Munley has been representing individuals and families who have suffered due to injury for 21 years. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania by the National Trial Lawyers Association. He currently resides in Clarks Summit with his wife Dr. Maria Yager Munley and their two children.

In addition, four more members of the Munley firm were listed in the 2016 edition of Best Lawyers in America. […]

Precarious Situations: Why Ladders Cause So Many Injuries

Do you use a ladder at your job? Whether it is just once in a while or as part of your everyday job duties, one mistake can result in a serious fall.

Falls are among the most common types of work-related injuries, and many of these occur on step ladders, expansion ladders, straight ladders, and combination ladders. Approximately 90,000 people are treated in the emergency room for ladder-related falls each year, and almost 1,000 of those falls are fatal. Even if you are comfortable getting up on a ladder as part of your job, accidents can happen to anyone.

Jobs with the Highest Risk for Falls

Not surprisingly, the occupations most at risk for a fall from a ladder include roofers, painters, electricians, construction workers, service and repair technicians, and other skilled trades that require physical labor, climbing, and lifting. However, […]

Dan Munley Speaks Up for Victims of I 380 Tractor Trailer-Bus Crash as Investigation Continues

Yesterday, Interstate 380 was shut down by a deadly crash between a tractor trailer and a charter bus in Monroe County. According to the state police, the tractor trailer crossed the median and hit the bus head on. Three people, including the bus driver, were killed, and 13 more were taken to area hospitals to be treated for injuries. Nine were taken to Pocono Medical Center, and the rest were treated at Geisinger trauma centers.

According to WNEP, The  Academy Viaggidea  charter tour bus was carrying a group of Italian tourists on their way to visit Niagara Falls. The driver of the tractor trailer has been identified as Franklin Wyatt from Oklahoma. His truck is registered to XTRA Lease Trucking of St. Louis.

Attorney Dan Munley, former chairman of the American Association for Justice’s Trucking Litigation Group and current member of its public relations committee, […]

Marion Munley Named Top 50 Women; Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys listed in 2015 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have been named to the 2015 list of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, an honor awarded to the top five percent of lawyers in Pennsylvania. In addition, Marion Munley has been named among the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Pennsylvania by PA Super Lawyers.

As of this year, all of our attorneys have been named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers.

• Robert W. Munley, Sr., Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury  – Products: Plaintiff
• Marion K. Munley, Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury – Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
• Daniel W. Munley, Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury – Products: Plaintiff
• Christopher Munley, Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff
• Julia K. Munley, Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff, Social Security Disability, Workers’ Compensation
• John M. […]

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys Reaches $3.97 Million Settlement in Tractor Trailer Case

(May 2015 – Scranton, PA) – Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys today announced a $3.97 million settlement in a case stemming from a tractor trailer accident in January, 2011. Plaintiff, Allison Kowalski, whose husband, Mark Kowalski, was killed, was represented by Attorneys Daniel Munley and Marion Munley of the Munley firm.

Mr. Kowalski, from New York state, was traveling east on I-80 in Columbia County, PA, when he encountered defendant Patrick Webb, a Texas truck driver who was also traveling eastbound on I-80. Webb was driving for PBM, a Texas trucking company. The trailer he was hauling was leased to PBM by Republic National Industries of Texas.

Webb lost control of his rig on the snow-covered highway, and his tractor slid off of the road and into the median. Kowalski, who was traveling behind Webb, was unable to avoid a collision with Webb’s trailer which was blocking the eastbound lanes of traffic. […]

Follow Up: Supreme Court Hears UPS Pregnancy Discrimination Case

Wednesday, the Supreme Court finally issued an opinion on the pregnancy discrimination case brought against UPS, siding in favor of former employee Peggy Young.

At the end of last year, we blogged about  Peggy Young, the former UPS driver who brought a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against United Parcel Service nearly ten years ago.  When Young became pregnant with her third child, her doctor advised her that she should not lift more than 20lbs. Because her job duties required her to sometimes lift up to 70lbs, Young requested light duty assignment, which was available for other employees who could not perform their normal job duties due to a work injury, disability, or suspension of their Dept. of Transportation certification. Her request was denied and placed on unpaid medical leave.

Young sued under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act which says, “women affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions shall be treated the same … as other persons not so affected but similar in their ability or inability to work. […]

Working multiple jobs increases risk for injury

Do you have more than one job?

Approximately 14 million Americans do. According to a recent study by the Liberty Mutual Research Institute, people who hold more than one job are at an increased risk for workplace injuries. The LMRI study, published in the American Journal of Public Health, found that working multiple jobs increases the risk of injury (both at work and not at work) by 27%.

The researchers looked at 15 years of data from the National Health Interview Survey conducted by the Census Bureau and compared information on  American adults who held multiple jobs and those who only held one. They discovered that the 14 million people working more than one job were 27% more likely to suffer an injury.

There are a few reasons for this increase in risk. […]

Attorney Julia Munley to Child Sexual Abuse Victims: “You are Not Alone”

Julia Munley explains the ethical and legal obligation of reporting sexual abuse

In a recent interview, Attorney Julia Munley discusses misconduct and sexual abuse perpetrated by adults in positions of authority against minors. Attorney Munley has long been an advocate for victims and their families. Today, she helps to shed some light on this issue and offers some key pieces of advice for those who are concerned.

WNEP reported that Pennsylvania is ranked second in the country for reported claims of misconduct by teachers. In the last few months alone there have been at least seven stories just in our home region of Northeast PA.

It’s difficult to get hard and fast numbers on just how many of these incidents are occurring because claims do not always result in criminal charges. […]

Attorney Chris Munley Ambassador for Meals on Wheels in Happenings Magazine

Chris Munley represents crucial food service in the community

In addition to being a dedicated lawyer, husband, and father, Attorney Chris Munley shows unwavering support for worthwhile causes in the community.

In the January issue of Happenings Magazine (pg. 99-100),  Chris Munley tells us about his involvement with Meals on Wheels. The magazine’s annual contest, “Ties that Bind,” features four local men and their “ties” to various non-profit organizations. In “Ties that Bind,” Munley shares the story behind his purple tie and tells us why he is proud to represent Meals on Wheels, a nonprofit organization that provides those in need with over 800 meals per day, all year round.  The program provides nutritious meals for economically disadvantaged adults in our home region. Many of the recipients are elderly people who would not otherwise be able to remain in their own homes. […]

Munley Law Announces $750k Settlement for Truck Accident Victim

Victim to receive compensation for injuries sustained in truck accident

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys announced Friday that a $750,000 settlement has been reached in a tractor trailer accident case which was scheduled to go to trial this month before the Honorable Robert D. Mariani, United States District Court Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania in Scranton.

Robert W. Munley III noted that “Our client brought this lawsuit to achieve justice for the suffering and trauma that he and his family have endured since this accident.  We have been honored to represent him, and we hope that this settlement will help not only our client but will go a long way towards improving safe driving conditions for truckers and drivers alike.”

Mr. Munley represented plaintiff Henry Calhoun, a Florida tractor-trailer driver who was seriously injured when his parked vehicle was struck by another tractor-trailer in June 2011.  […]

Personal injury lawyer warns of 10 deadliest jobs and other unsafe work environments

Thousands of workers die from injuries inflicted at work each year. According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), 4,405 workers died on the job in 2013. Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA said that “making a living shouldn’t have to cost you your life. Safe jobs happen because employers make the choice to fulfill their responsibilities to protect their workers.”

MSN News recently published America’s 10 Deadliest Jobs. The job with the highest fatality rate according to that list is Loggers. This is the 2nd year that loggers have topped the list of fatal jobs.

Here is the complete list of America’s 10 Deadliest Jobs, 2013
1. Logging Workers
2. Fishers And Related Fishing Workers
3. Aircraft Pilots And Flight Engineers
4. Roofers
5. Refuse And Recyclable Material Collectors
6. […]

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys proudly joins the Family to Family Thanksgiving program

As we enjoy the warmth, festivities, and food that the upcoming holiday brings, it’s easy to forget how many others in our home communities are not as fortunate. Even as we recite “I am thankful for…” we tend to take for granted the food in front of us. While most of us look forward to sharing a bountiful meal with those we love, many families in our area will have a very different association with the word, “Thanksgiving.” For many, it will be another night without food. As we celebrate all that we are so blessed to have, how can we not extend something to those who are not so fortunate?

Since 1986, The Burne family, along with the Friends of the Poor, have been working to provide Thanksgiving dinner baskets for disadvantaged families in the Scranton area. The scope of this project is overwhelming. […]

Congratulations are in Order: Matt Cartwright Elected Regional Whip

The Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys firm would like to send a hearty “congratulations!” to Matt Cartwright on his recent election to Regional Whip. Last Friday, Nov. 14, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright was elected Regional Whip by his Democratic colleagues. Cartwright was recently re-elected to serve a second term in Congress representing Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District in this month’s general election.

Before being elected to Congress in 2013, Cartwright was a partner at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys (then Munley, Munley & Cartwright) for twenty-five years. Cartwright is married to partner Marion Munley of Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys; the Cartwrights have two sons, Jack and Matthew, and live in Moosic, PA.

His duties as Regional Whip will include developing strategy, counting votes, building support for key pieces of legislation, and helping members of the Democratic Caucus to work together.

“I would like to thank my colleagues for their support and confidence, […]

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys Attorneys Named to 2015 Best Lawyers® in America List

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys is pleased to announce that five partners have been named to the 2015 Edition of Best Lawyers. Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys has also been listed among the 2015 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report.

• Robert W. Munley, Sr., Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Marion Munley, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Daniel W. Munley, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Robert W. Munley III, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• James Christopher Munley, Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys was ranked in the top tier of Personal Injury Litigation law firms in the annual ranking by U.S. News & World Report, based on peer and client reviews. […]

$3.8 million settlement reached for victim of tractor-trailer crash

Man struck by two separate tractor trailers causing permanent injuries

On Friday, October 24, a $3.8 million settlement was reached weeks before it was scheduled to be tried in a Lackawanna County court. Kyle Kelly filed suit against two trucking companies and their drivers following a crash that occurred in July of 2010, in the southbound lanes of Interstate 380 near the Pocono Pines exit. Kelly alleged that both drivers and their companies were negligent.

Kelly, then 23, was traveling home from work on Interstate 380 southbound at around 3:30 a.m. when his vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer owned by Proud 2 Haul and operated by Isabel Lopez. While traveling in the northbound lane of Interstate 380, Lopez took his eyes off the road to look for a lost apple. He then lost control of his tractor-trailer, crossed the median, […]

Pennsylvania Attorney Marion Munley Chosen to Serve on AAJ Board of Governors

SCRANTON, PA – October 9, 2014 – Marion Munley, a partner in the Pennsylvania personal injury law firm of Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, was elected to serve on the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice (AAJ). Munley was elected during the organization’s recent national convention in Baltimore, Maryland.

“I look forward to serving on the Board of Governors, and helping to advance the AAJ’s mission of protecting the legal rights of Americans who have been injured by negligence or misconduct, even when it means taking on the most powerful corporations and interests,” Munley said. “The AAJ plays a significant role in promoting justice and fairness for injured persons and in strengthening our country’s civil justice system. I am excited about the opportunity to help our organization continue this important work.”

Munley represents individuals and their families in complex personal injury litigation, including interstate truck accidents and medical malpractice in both state and federal courts. […]

OSHA tightens standards on workplace injury reporting

Last month, the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) strengthened the rules that required businesses to report serious workplace injuries and fatalities. Their goal is to uncover workplace hazards faster and fix problems sooner by requiring companies to report more on-the-job injuries to federal regulators.

According to OSHAs revised safety rule, effective January 1, 2015, companies will be required to report all work-related in-patient hospitalizations, amputations, and eye losses within 24 hours. Current laws only require employers to report in-patient hospitalizations if three or more employees are affected, and amputations and eye losses do not have to be reported. Remaining unchanged is the requirement that employers report work-related fatalities within eight hours.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary 2013 workplace fatality data found that 4,405 workers were killed on the job in the US in 2013. […]

Another Victory For Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys attorneys deliver successful verdict for injured client

A jury returned a verdict in the amount of $200,500 in favor of Sandra Seamans of New Milford, Pa. on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, following three days of testimony before the Honorable Malachy Mannion. Mrs. Seamans claimed she was injured following a rear-end automobile accident that occurred in 2011 on I-81 South near Exit 223.

The Defendant in the case was Universal Technical Institute and its employee. The verdict awarded damages to Mrs. Seamans for wage loss and pain and suffering resulting from chronic neck and back pain that she suffered in the accident. We are thrilled with the verdict,” said lead attorney, Marion Munley. “Justice was served.”

Sandra Seamans was represented by Marion Munley, Caroline Munley and Julia Munley of Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys.

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$2,050,000 settlement reached in Wayne County pedestrian accident case

Engineers concluded the intersection was unnecessarily dangerous for pedestrians

On average, a pedestrian was killed every 2 hours and injured every 7 minutes in traffic crashes in 2012, the most recent year for which data was available. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 4,743 pedestrians died in traffic crashes in 2012 and an estimated 76,000 pedestrians were injured. The NHTSA reported that fatalities among pedestrians increased for the third consecutive year (6.4% over 2011).

On August 27, a $2,050,000 settlement was reached in a wrongful death case scheduled to go to trial in Wayne County, Pa. The accident involved the death of 60-year-old Ruthann Malti who was struck and killed by a Ford pickup truck on the corner of 7th and Church Streets in downtown Honesdale, Pa.

A case was filed on behalf of the Estate of Ruthann Malti by attorneys Daniel Munley and Julia Munley of Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, […]