Erb’s Palsy Lawyer

Fight for Your Child’s Future with an Erb’s Palsy Attorney

Welcoming your newborn into the world should be a joyful experience. However, when you receive an Erb’s palsy diagnosis, your joy quickly turns to overwhelming worry. A thousand questions start swirling in your head: What caused my child’s injury? Was this medical negligence? Can it be fixed? Where do we even begin?

Enter the experienced Erb’s palsy attorneys at Munley Law. We understand the emotional and legal complexities of your child’s birth injury. We’ve helped countless families secure resources and financial compensation after their child developed Erb’s palsy.

Call today for a free case evaluation with a compassionate birth injury lawyer who will guide you through the legal process and outline all your options.

What Is Erb’s Palsy?

Erb’s palsy is a birth injury impacting a newborn’s arm and shoulder. […]

Mehoopany Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Mehoopany is home to one of the largest Procter & Gamble manufacturing plants in the world. The facility employs thousands of workers directly, and thousands more work in the supply chain, logistics, and support industries that serve it. Workplace injuries in this environment — whether on a production floor, in a warehouse, during a delivery, or on a job site — are a real and recurring fact of life.

If you were injured at work in Mehoopany or anywhere in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system provides benefits for medical treatment and lost wages regardless of who was at fault. But navigating that system without legal help is harder than it should be. Munley Law’s Scranton office handles workers’ compensation claims for Wyoming County employees, including workers at the P&G plant and at every other type of employer in the area.

What Workers’ Compensation Covers

Pennsylvania workers’ […]

Pittston Uber Accident Lawyer

Uber currently has 131 million active monthly users, including those in Pittston. But when a car accident occurs involving an Uber, victims have concerns over their rights to compensation. This is where a Pittston Uber accident lawyer can help.

The personal injury lawyers of Munley Law represent car accident victims, including those involved in Uber accidents. For a no-obligation, free consultation with a Pittston car accident lawyer, contact Munley Law today.

What Are the Causes of an Uber Car Accident?

Uber car accidents, like any car accident, can occur due to various factors. Understanding these causes is crucial for preventing accidents and navigating legal issues in their aftermath. Common causes of Uber accidents include:

• Distracted Driving: One of the leading causes of all car accidents, distracted drivers may get occupied by their phones, GPS devices, […]

Pittston Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Driving a motorcycle puts you at an increased risk of serious injury compared to other car accident victims due to the size of the motorcycle versus a standard passenger vehicle. One wrong move by another driver can cause you to face lifelong consequences. This is when you need an experienced Pittston motorcycle accident lawyer.

From handling the insurance company, negotiating a settlement, and securing compensation, motorcycle accident victims can’t afford to be without legal representation. For a no-obligation, free consultation, contact the Pittston motorcycle accident lawyers of Munley Law.

What Are the Causes of Pittston Motorcycle Accidents?

Motorcycle accidents in Pittston can result from various factors. Understanding these causes is essential to the legal consequences when pursuing compensation after an accident.

Driver Error and Negligence

One of the leading causes of motorcycle accidents in Pittston is driver error or negligence. […]

Pittston Premises Liability Lawyer

If you’ve suffered an injury on someone’s property due to negligent upkeep or another hazard, you have a right to recover compensation for the injuries you suffered. However, premises liability claims can be complicated as proving liability can become a nightmare with the insurance company and negligent party. A Pittston premises liability lawyer can help remedy the situation by taking on your case and navigating the legal system on your behalf.

If you or a loved one were injured on someone else’s property, call Munley Law. Our Pittston personal injury lawyers can handle your claim.

Pittston Personal Injury Lawyers Handle Premises Liability Claims

Most of us will spend at least part of our day outside the comfort of our homes, whether going to work, the grocery store, or visiting with friends and family. Unfortunately, this also means we risk injury on someone else’s property. […]

Pittston Truck Accident Lawyer

Truck accidents are often much more damaging than the standard passenger vehicle collision. Given the size of tractor-trailers versus a passenger car, the injuries can be more severe, and the impending legal battles are all the more complex. But as a victim, you do not have to handle it alone. A Pittston truck accident lawyer can guide you through the personal injury claims process, ensuring you get the compensation you need to move forward.

Munley Law understands that trucking accidents pose unique challenges, often at the expense of the injury victims. Our legal team has taken on the insurance and trucking companies for previous clients, and we are prepared to do the same for you. For a no-obligation, free consultation, call our Pittston truck accident lawyer.

What Are the Causes of Most Truck Accidents in Pittston, PA?

No two truck accidents are the same, […]

Munley Law Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2024

Munley Law is pleased to announce it has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms® in four practice areas.

Founded in 1959, Munley Law is a national leader in personal injury law. Their personal injury attorneys have been listed in Best Lawyers in America, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, U.S. News, and World Report’s Best Law Firms, and have earned board certifications from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Munley Law received the following Regional Tier 1 rankings in the 2024 Best Law Firms® for Northeastern Pennsylvania:

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

Earlier this year, eight of our personal injury lawyers were named to The 2024 Best Lawyers in America® list. Additionally, Senior Partner Marion Munley was named “Lawyer of the Year” for Product Liability Litigation – […]

Marion Munley Honored With the 2023 “Mel Award”

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys is proud to announce that truck accident lawyer Marion Munley was recently awarded the 2023 “Mel Award” by the Melvin M. Belli Society.

The Mel Award, named after famed litigator Melvin M. Belli, is given to an attorney “who made a significant contribution to the practice of trial law in America.” The Melvin M. Belli Society is an international group of trial lawyers dedicated to preserving and enhancing the Belli legal legacy. Marion is the past president of the Melvin M. Belli Society.

Marion is widely recognized as one of the most prominent and widely respected personal injury lawyers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She has won many multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts for injury clients throughout the United States, including one of the largest truck accident settlements in Pennsylvania. She is triple board certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Civil Trial Law, […]

What to Do If You Suffer Heat Stroke in the Workplace

As the temperatures continue to arise throughout the United States, so does the increase in heat related illnesses among workers that work outside for a living. Heat stroke is a severe heat-related illness that can occur when the body’s temperature regulation fails and body temperature rises to critical levels. It’s a condition that can strike swiftly, leading to devastating health consequences. Workers, particularly those in high-heat environments, need to be aware of the risks and symptoms of heat stroke to protect their health and well-being.

Understanding workers’ compensation after suffering a heat stroke while on the job is important, especially for those in Pennsylvania. If you suffer from a heat illness while on the job, you may be entitled to benefits under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. This law provides medical expenses and wage loss compensation to employees who become injured or ill as a result of their work. […]

Munley Law Partner Marion Munley Sworn in as Treasurer for the American Association for Justice

Munley Law is pleased to announce that truck accident lawyer Marion Munley was sworn in as the Treasurer for the American Association for Justice (AAJ). 

The American Association of Justice is a 20,000-member organization of plaintiff attorneys dedicated to protecting the rights of trial by jury. The mission of the AAJ is to promote justice and fairness for injured victims, safeguard victims’ rights, and strengthen the civil justice system through education and disclosure of information critical to public safety and health. 

Marion has held several positions in the AAJ over the years. She was elected as the AAJ Parliamentarian in 2022 and has served on the Board of Governors and its Executive Committee. In 2018, she was the first woman to become the Chair of the AAJ Trucking Litigations Group and received the organization’s Robert W. Munley Champion of Justice Award in 2020.  […]

Temple University Names Scholarship After Munley Law Founder Robert W. Munley

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys is proud to announce that Temple University Beasley School of Law has recently created a scholarship named for truck accident lawyer and Munley Law founder Robert W. Munley and his wife Bernadine Munley.

Robert W. Munley (1930-2019) graduated from the Beasley School of Law after serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. During his time at Temple, he was a member of the Temple Law Review. Bernadine Munley, as well as partners Marion Munley and Caroline Munley, also graduated from Temple.

The scholarship fund will benefit students in the trial advocacy program with a preference for those students who come from Lackawanna County or are members of the Women’s Law Caucus.

“On behalf of the Beasley School of Law, it is an honor to name a scholarship for one of the true pioneers in personal injury,” said Rachel Rebouche, […]

Munley Law Sponsors the Everhart Museum’s Founder’s Gallery

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys is proud to announce that it has sponsored the Everhart Museum’s newest ongoing exhibition in memory of its founder, truck accident lawyer Robert W. Munley.

The “Founder’s Gallery” showcases the life of the Everhart Museum’s founder, Dr. Isaiah F. Everhart, an American physician and naturalist. The gallery traces Dr. Everhart’s life from growing up in Southeastern Pennsylvania, through his career as a surgeon, to settling in Scranton and establishing the museum. The exhibit features his journal entries, objects from the museum’s collection, and photographs from the museum’s archives.

A reception for the new exhibition was held on May 19 in conjunction with the Everhart Museum’s 115th anniversary. 

“My father was a huge supporter of the Everhart Museum,” said Caroline Munley, Managing Partner at Munley Law and the Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Everhart Museum. […]

Is Workers’ Compensation for Independent Contractors Available?

When you are an independent contractor you have more flexibility and the potential to earn more than workers who make a straight salary working for a single employer. And while there are obvious benefits, you know from experience that with the flexibility and extra earning capacity that comes with working for yourself, there are added anxieties and responsibilities.

When you work for yourself, you have a lot of freedom but also a lot to think about, prepare for and worry about.

When you work for yourself and you sustain a work-related injury or illness, you may wonder how you can afford your medical bills or how you’ll get paid for missed time from work. Fortunately, if you have Pennsylvania workers’ compensation insurance, those benefits can provide necessary financial support while you recover.

Independent contractors work in every US business sector

According to an article by Business New Daily, […]

What Should I Do After Getting Injured While on the Job?

Pennsylvania Workplace Injury Lawyers

If you’ve been injured on the job, you’re likely wondering what to do next. If you are considering filing a workers’ compensation claim in Pennsylvania, call the workers’ compensation lawyers at Munley Law today to schedule a free consultation. Our experienced team of professionals can help guide you through the workers’ compensation process. With Munley Law, you can rest assured that your case is in good hands.

What Should I Do After Being Injured on the Job?

If you’ve been injured in the workplace and don’t know what to do next, you should take the following five steps in recovering from your injury, recovering compensation, and protecting your rights:

Step 1: Report Your Injury and Seek Medical Care

Reporting your injury to your employer is the first step in a successful workers’ compensation claim. […]

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys Earns Regional Rankings in 2023 “Best Law Firms”

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys is pleased to announce that it has been named to the 2023 list of Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®.

The firm earned four Tier 1 rankings in the Northeastern Pennsylvania metro area for the following practice areas:

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

“This is truly an honor to be recognized for our law firm’s hard work in helping injured victims throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania,” said Caroline Munley, managing partner at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys.

In August, seven of the firm attorneys – Marion Munley, Daniel Munley, Caroline Munley, J. Christopher Munley, Robert Munley III, John Mulcahey, and Katie Nealon – earned recognition in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. […]

Jessica Roe v. ABC Trucking Company and John Smith

Plaintiff, Jessica Roe, brought a claim against ABC Trucking Company and its driver, John Smith, which was recently settled for the sum of $9 Million.

Mrs. Roe claimed that ABC Trucking Company and its driver were negligent when they rearended her car which was stopped in traffic in a construction zone.

Mrs. Roe suffered the following injuries: thoracic aortic transection requiring emergent surgical repair; comminuted/displaced left tibia/fibula fracture requiring surgery with hardware; fracture of the right elbow; multiple rib fractures; right scapula fracture; right pleural effusion and lung contusions; abdominal wall abscess/fistulas with traumatic ulceration and abscess requiring 17 surgeries and wound vacuum; complicated surgery to remove right kidney due to abdominal trauma, multiple abdominal surgeries, multiple infections, and scar tissue; perforated bowel; perforated bladder; colon perforation; malnutrition; staph infections; sepsis; MRSA; hair loss due to long term intravenous antibiotics and medications, multiple procedures/operations and anesthesia; […]

Marion Munley Elected Parliamentarian for the American Association for Justice

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys is pleased to announce that Partner Marion Munley was elected as the Parliamentarian for the American Association for Justice (AAJ) at its annual convention in Seattle, Washington.

The American Association of Justice is a 20,000-member organization of plaintiff attorneys dedicated to protecting the rights of trial by jury. The mission of the AAJ is to promote justice and fairness for injured victims, safeguard victims’ rights, and strengthen the civil justice system through education and disclosure of information critical to public safety and health.

A champion of victims’ rights and the civil justice system for over 25 years, Marion is known for her compassionate approach to representing the catastrophically injured and her tireless devotion to her clients and their families. Triple Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Civil Trial, Civil Practice, and Truck Law, […]

Caroline Munley Certified as a Workers’ Compensation Law Specialist by Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Section on Workers’ Compensation Law

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys is pleased to announce that Caroline Munley was certified as a specialist in the practice of workers’ compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Section on Workers’ Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

Caroline had successfully completed the 2022 certification process by submitting a variety of documents showing that at least 50 percent of her legal practice is in the specialty field of workers’ compensation, that she has practiced in the field for more than five years, and that she actively participates in Mandatory Continuing Legal Education in workers’ compensation law and related fields. Caroline also passed the certification examination that focuses on workers’ compensation law and rules, and leading case law.

In 2012, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court approved the Pennsylvania Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Law Section as the first bar association entity in Pennsylvania to certify lawyers in the area of workers’ compensation law. […]

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys Announces $4 Million Settlement with Shipping Company Responsible for Selecting an Incompetent Carrier

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys won a $4 million settlement for a client from a shipping company that selected an incompetent trucking company to transport its goods.

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys represented a couple that was severely injured in a multi-vehicle accident caused by one of the trucking company’s tractor trailers. According to the complaint, the accident occurred in a construction zone when a tractor trailer was unable to stop because its brakes were not properly adjusted. The truck rear ended the couple, causing a multiple vehicle collision. The accident left the couple with life-altering injuries, including paraplegia and severe back injuries.

According to the complaint, the truck carried the mandatory minimum insurance of $750,000.

“This settlement will go a long way to help our clients recover from such a horrific accident,” said Marion Munley, lead counsel on the case. It also sends a clear message to shipping companies to do their due diligence before selecting a carrier.”

For more than 60 years, […]

Occupational Illness & Injury in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, about 122,000 workers suffered occupational illnesses or injuries in 2019. Each year, more than 100,000 Pennsylvania employees experience an occupational injury on the job or in accidents related to their work. Unfortunately, 71 workers were killed on the job in Pennsylvania.

All of these workers are covered by the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. Under this workers’ comp law, all work injuries and illnesses resulting in death, permanent impairment, or loss of time beyond a day or shift are covered. This means that any employee who suffers a work-related illness or injury may be eligible to receive compensation for his losses, including money to pay for lost wages, medical expenses, or disability. In addition, family members of workers who suffer a fatal injury and die may receive compensation to help them get back on their feet after the death of their loved ones. 

If you or a loved one suffered a workplace injury, […]