Munley Law Blog

What is Negligent Entrustment?

When someone lends their vehicle to another person who then causes an accident, the vehicle owner may face legal liability under a doctrine called negligent entrustment. This legal principle holds that individuals can be responsible for harm caused by others when they knowingly provide dangerous instrumentalities to unfit or incompetent persons.

What is negligent entrustment in car accidents?

Understanding negligent entrustment is crucial for both vehicle owners and car owners, as a vehicle owner has specific legal responsibilities and potential liabilities under negligent entrustment, especially when allowing another person to use their vehicle. This legal term ensures that people cannot simply escape liability by allowing dangerous drivers to operate their vehicles.

Introduction to Negligent Entrustment

Negligent entrustment is a legal concept that plays a crucial role in determining liability when a car accident occurs. Under this doctrine, vehicle owners can be held liable for harm caused by someone they allowed to use their motor vehicle if that person was incompetent, […]

How to Prove a Distracted Driver Caused Your Car Crash

Every year, thousands of lives are changed when drivers take their attention off the road. Whether it’s a glance at a text message or a moment spent adjusting the radio, these seemingly minor distractions can lead to devastating accidents. At Munley Law, we’ve seen firsthand how these split-second decisions impact families across Pennsylvania.

Proving that another driver’s distraction caused your accident isn’t always straightforward. While you might know the other driver was texting or eating behind the wheel, establishing this fact legally requires specific evidence and careful documentation. 

If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, call the experienced car accident attorneys at Munley Law. We understand what it takes to build a strong case. Contact us today for a free consultation, and let us help you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries and damages.

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Marion Munley Named to Top 10 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List for Third Straight Year

Munley Law is pleased to announce that truck accident lawyer Marion Munley has been included in the Top 10 Super Lawyers in Pennsylvania, the Top 100 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, and the Top 50 Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers lists in the 2025 edition of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers.

This is the third year in a row that Marion has been featured in the Top 10 Super Lawyers in Pennsylvania. Marion has been consistently selected to the list of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for the past 22 years and has been named to the Top 100 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list since 2022.

She has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America since 2013 and was named the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Product Liability Litigation in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Marion was recently named a 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyer.

Marion is widely recognized as one of the most prominent and respected personal injury lawyers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. […]

Seven Munley Law Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers

Munley Law is pleased to announce that 7 of its personal injury lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. Only 5% of attorneys in the United States are selected to Super Lawyers.

For the third year in a row, truck accident lawyer Marion Munley was also selected for the Top 10 Super Lawyers in Pennsylvania for 2025. She was also named to the Top 100 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, and Top 50 Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers lists.

Also named as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers are:

• Daniel W. Munley
• Caroline Munley
• J. Christopher Munley
• Robert W. Munley, III
• John M. Mulcahey
• Melinda C. Ghilardi

Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained high peer recognition and professional achievement. […]

Can An Unmarried Partner File a Wrongful Death Claim in PA?

Can an unmarried partner file a wrongful death lawsuit or claim in PA? If you’re asking this question, it’s likely because you’re currently coping with a devastating personal loss. Although nothing can bring back a partner, you might wonder if you can recover compensation by filing a wrongful death claim. Wrongful death cases allow family members to recover compensation when loved ones pass due to negligence.

Surviving family members have the right to seek wrongful death compensation in these circumstances. However, if you’re an unmarried partner grieving a loss in Pennsylvania, you may wonder if you have the same rights.

Understanding Wrongful Death Claims in PA

A wrongful death claim arises when someone passes due to another’s negligence or intentional act. This type of claim allows the deceased’s loved ones to seek compensation for their loss. In Pennsylvania, this can include various damages, […]