Accidents are inevitable, but some result from negligence. While genuine accidents are unforeseeable and unavoidable, negligent injuries occur due to someone’s failure to exercise reasonable care. When someone’s irresponsibility causes harm, victims can seek compensation. A Kutztown personal injury lawyer at Munley Law can help in such cases.
Insurance companies are notorious for lowballing personal injury victims. When you have an experienced Kutztown personal injury lawyer by your side, you can rest assured that your rights will be protected. At Munley Law, our personal injury attorneys offer a free consultation to new clients. You will speak with a seasoned personal injury lawyer who will listen to your story, lay out your legal options, and guide you through the claims process. Call today for your free initial consultation.
How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help Me?
Dealing with an injury is stressful. Handling a personal injury lawsuit on top of that can be completely overwhelming. Munley Law can take over your personal injury lawsuit from top to bottom, working tirelessly to ensure you recover fair compensation for your injuries.
Our experienced team will:
- Investigate your claim: We will pinpoint the liable party – the negligent person or people who caused your injury.
- File the paperwork: Personal injury cases come with mountains of paperwork. A single mistake could cost you the entire claim. Additionally, each state has a time restriction (called a statute of limitations) for filing a personal injury claim. If you do not file a claim within that time frame, you forfeit the right to compensation. A Munley personal injury attorney will file all the paperwork necessary – correctly and on time.
- Gather evidence: We will contact eyewitnesses, hire accident reconstruction specialists, consult with medical professionals, look over a company’s logbooks, watch video footage, inspect photos, and gather all evidence that proves your case.
- Negotiate with the insurance company: Going against a powerful insurance company is intimidating. Deciphering an insurance policy is nearly impossible. With a personal injury lawyer by your side, you will not have to speak to anyone at the insurance company, ever. All communication will go through your lawyer. When it’s time to negotiate a settlement for your claim, your lawyer will handle all the negotiations.
- Take your case to trial: If negotiations fail, the Munley personal injury lawyers are prepared to litigate your case in court. Our nationally recognized trial lawyers have won millions for our clients in favorable verdicts.
The goal of the personal injury claim is to collect compensation for damages like medical bills, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering, and more. When you have an experienced personal injury lawyer by your side, the chances of recovering the highest compensation greatly increase.
What Types of Cases Does a Kutztown Injury Lawyer Take?
Car accidents
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of catastrophic injuries and unnecessary deaths in Berks County and across the United States. Drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding, and aggressive driving all play a role in the over 45,000 lives lost in car accidents in 2022 alone.
Truck accidents
Large trucks and their drivers are truly a pillar of the American economy. They carry household goods, gasoline, lumber, and food to deliver across the country. However, due to their weight and size, sharing the road with these vehicles is inherently dangerous. Truck accident injuries are often catastrophic for the occupants in the passenger vehicle. They suffer life-altering and possibly life-threatening injuries including traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries leading to paralysis.
Work injuries
According to the National Safety Council, workplace injuries are on the rise. The number of preventable workplace deaths increased by 5% in 2022. Injuries range from scrapes to amputations. Workers may suffer severe burns, spinal cord injuries, and broken bones. A personal injury lawyer will help the injured employee manage a workers’ compensation claim and file a personal injury lawsuit against other negligent parties if necessary.
Slip and falls
Slip and fall accidents account for nearly 15% of all accidental deaths in the U.S. The elderly population is in the most danger as the risk of falling rises with age. In fact, more than one in four people age 65 years or older fall each year. Slip and falls can happen anywhere and are very often due to negligence. They cause broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and can be fatal.
Medical malpractice
Medical malpractice is the third-leading cause of death in the United States. From misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, to surgical errors, birth injuries, and medication errors — medical malpractice is dangerous and deadly. The injured person often suffers devastating consequences including amputations, coma, and death.
Tips for Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
There are three main qualities you will want to look for in a personal injury lawyer: trustworthiness, success, and communication. Ask for personal references for a personal injury lawyer, use the testimonial pages on a law firm’s webpage, and ask a lawyer you know (business lawyer, family lawyer, etc.) if they have any recommendations.
- Trustworthiness: A personal injury claim says it all in the name: personal. Your lawyer will have to know intimate details about your life: your accident, your medical history, your financial situation, and how you cope with daily life with your injuries. Giving that
information to someone takes a certain level of trust and comfort. When choosing a personal injury attorney, keep that in mind. You want a lawyer who is compassionate and worthy of the trust you’ll be required to put in them. - Success: Don’t be afraid to ask as many questions as you need to during your initial consultation. If you are looking to file a car accident claim, ask your lawyer how many car accident cases she’s litigated. If you are filing a claim against a company for a faulty product, ask about the law firm’s track record with product liability cases. Remember, the result of the personal injury claim could be the difference between debt and financial freedom: make sure your attorney has a track record of success in claims like yours.
- Communication: Always remember, even though you’re not the legal expert, this is your personal injury case. You have the right to know what’s happening and all the updates about your claim. The law firm you choose and the specific personal injury attorney you work with should be available to you for any questions or concerns you have.
information to someone takes a certain level of trust and comfort. When choosing a personal injury attorney, keep that in mind. You want a lawyer who is compassionate and worthy of the trust you’ll be required to put in them.Schedule a free consultation
The Kutztown personal injury lawyers at Munley Law offer a free consultation to new clients. We have offices all over the state of Pennsylvania, including Berks County. If your injuries prevent you from coming to an office location, we will come to you. Call today to schedule your initial consultation.
