How Long Does an Insurance Company Have to Settle a Car Accident Claim in PA?
Posted July 24th, 2024 by Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys.
Under the law, your insurance company has a time limit of 15 days to notify you if your claim has been accepted or rejected upon filing. The average time to respond is usually within a few days. However, your insurance provider can request additional investigation time if you have questions regarding your claim or submitted incomplete insurance forms.
Insurance coverage can quickly become a mess when understanding what’s covered and what’s not. With the help of a Pennsylvania car accident lawyer from Munley Law, you can rest easy knowing your legal claim is handled with the care and dedication it requires.
How Do Car Accident Settlements Work?
You must take a few steps to begin a car accident settlement in Pennsylvania. The first is to seek medical treatment following your accident. You’ll also need to file a police report if officers were not called to the accident scene and submit the accident to your insurance provider. […]
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How to Report an Erratic Truck Driver
Posted July 21st, 2024 by Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys.
Encounters with commercial trucks and tractor-trailers are often unavoidable. The average commuter will likely pass a truck on the freeway at any given time. Because of their size and weight, reckless drivers are a great danger to passenger vehicles.
The personal injury lawyers at Munley Law recognize this danger. For more than 60 years, Munley has provided legal services for victims of truck accidents and recovered millions in losses. Suppose you or a family member have already been injured due to the actions of an erratic truck driver. In that case, our experienced truck accident lawyers may be able to earn you compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and more
Why You Should Report Unsafe Driving
Unsafe driving in the trucking industry is a major safety issue. Research by the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has found that large truck crashes have been on the rise from year to year. […]
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What is Workers’ Comp Mediation?
Posted July 16th, 2024 by Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys.
What is Workers’ Compensation Mediation?
If you’re injured on the job in Pennsylvania, your workers’ comp lawyer will discuss with you the role a workers’ compensation mediation plays in your litigation process. Even if you are familiar with the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation mediation process, you might not understand how the settlement conference affects your claim, or the compensation you need for your injuries. Learning the basics of a workers’ comp mediation beforehand can give you the advantage you need, so you can obtain the outcome you want.
Your workman’s comp attorney will prepare you for your mediation conference and answer any questions you may have ahead of time. However, the following information will guide you through a Pennsylvania workers’ compensation mediation from beginning to end, giving you an expert’s view on the proceeding. You’ll learn about the attendees at a workers’ comp settlement mediation, […]
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An Insurance Adjuster Calls After Your Scranton Car Accident. What Should You Do?
Posted July 16th, 2024 by Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys.
How to Interact with Insurance Adjusters After a Car Accident
If you or a loved one have been in a car accident, your main focus should be on caring for and recuperating from injuries and the trauma that has been endured. Insurance claim adjusters often prey upon victims’ vulnerability by trying to negotiate early settlements, and by getting the injury victim to make statements that can infringe upon how much you are truly entitled to. At this time, thinking about recovering compensation from insurance companies may seem stressful and the last thing that you want to worry about; a car accident lawyer can alleviate these stresses. You need an experienced car accident lawyer that has a proven track record.
For over 60 years, the award-winning personal injury lawyers at Munley Law have fought for the rights of accident victims throughout Pennsylvania. If you or someone you love has been injured in a car crash, […]
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Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits
Posted July 10th, 2024 by Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys.
Losing a loved one to a workplace accident or a work-related illness is a devastating experience. In addition to the emotional toll, families often face financial hardships due to the sudden loss of income. Pennsylvania workers’ compensation death benefits are designed to provide financial support to the dependents of workers who die as a result of work-related injuries or illnesses.
Understanding Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits in Pennsylvania
Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that provides weekly benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses.
The primary goal of this system is to ensure that injured workers receive prompt and fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and rehabilitation costs without litigation. In return for these guaranteed benefits, employees generally forfeit the right to sue their employer for negligence, creating a balanced system that protects workers and employers.
Workers’ compensation death benefits are special workers comp financial benefits provided to the dependents of a worker who has died as a result of a work-related injury or illness. […]
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