What Are the Steps in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
If you’ve been injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, you need an experienced personal injury attorney with a successful track record to help win your case. Knowing the detailed steps to a personal injury lawsuit will keep you be well-informed about what can make proper compensation a reality. These cases can be complex, especially if the specifics of your personal injury case involve many parties, long-term medical care, or other nuances. Proving negligence will be key to your case, and your best chance in being justifiably compensated can be met by working with a personal injury lawyer.
Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys has been helping accident victims for more than 60 years; we specialize in personal injury cases and our attorneys have tried thousands of personal injury lawsuits. Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys has the knowledge, the power, […]
Read MoreWhy Do Most Personal Injury Cases Settle?
Will my personal injury case settle?
Although popular television shows and movies give the illusion that every legal case culminates with a dramatic trial, the reality is that over 95% of all cases and almost 96% of personal injury cases settle out of court. While many personal injury plaintiffs are eager for an opportunity to have their day in court so that they can tell their story to a judge and jury, it is important to understand the benefits and drawbacks of both trials and settlements. Our Wilkes-Barre personal injury lawyer explains.
Why Do You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer From Munley Law?
It is also important that victims of catastrophic accidents choose a legal team that understands these nuances and knows how to negotiate with hospitals, businesses, and insurance companies in order to maximize their clients’ winnings. Time and time again, […]
Read MoreHow Can I Prove My Pain and Suffering?
The effects of an accident, whether it is a car wreck, slip and fall, medical error, or workplace accident, can have lasting effects on the victim. Debilitating physical injuries and emotional trauma can plague the victim for years to come.
Pain and suffering refers to physical discomfort and emotional toll the victim faces after an accident. These “non-economic damages” accompany the victim after an injury and can include physical pain, discomfort, mental anguish, inconveniences, and emotional distress.
Pain and suffering claims tend to be a bit more complicated than a regular injury claim. You will need a team of pain and suffering lawyers behind you in order to prove you are owed compensation for your trouble. This is where the personal injury lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys come in. They have a deep knowledge of Pennsylvania law and insurance policies and will fight for the proper amount of compensation for your pain and suffering following an accident. […]
Read MoreIs it Better to Settle or Go to Trial?
Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help Determine Next Steps in Your Case
During the course of your lawsuit, your personal injury lawyer will discuss your options for settling your case or going to trial. A well-negotiated settlement can leave you financially secure while ending your lawsuit quickly but runs the risk of undervaluing your claim. On the other hand, a winning verdict at trial can bring you the compensation you deserve for your injuries, but at the cost of a lengthy and overwhelming court battle.
Your personal injury lawyer for your accident lawsuit is unique. That is why you need an experienced personal injury lawyer with negotiation skills, a track record of winning verdicts, and a history of reaching bold settlement agreements to help you decide on the best path forward. There are pros and cons to both settling a personal injury case and going to trial. […]
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Your Guide to Filing a Lawsuit
Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys Personal Injury Lawyers’ Guide to Filing a Lawsuit
If a company or person has acted in negligence and caused you serious injury, you may file a lawsuit in order to obtain financial compensation from the at-fault party. But filing a lawsuit can be a challenging task. Any slight mistake can cost you the compensation that you deserve or cause further damages. That’s why you need the proper guidance and an experienced team of attorneys.
Below, we will explain what it means to file a personal injury lawsuit and how to increase your chances of winning.
What does it mean to file a lawsuit?
A lawsuit is a formal legal case that you or your lawyer files with the court. Filing a lawsuit involves telling the court that the defendant acted negligently and hurt you (the plaintiff). […]