Munley Law Blog

Economic Stimulus Checks

An economic stimulus plan has recently been signed into legislation in order to help the millions of Americans negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The plan includes direct payments to individuals, expanded unemployment benefits, and more. Here are  some of the most commonly asked questions pertaining to stimulus checks.

How much will my check be for?

Individual taxpayers will receive $1,200 each if their Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is less than $75,000. 

Married couples will receive $2,409 each if their Adjusted Gross Income is less than $150,000.

For individuals with an Adjusted Gross Income in excess of $75,00 or married couples with an Adjusted Gross Income in excess of $150,000, they will receive lesser amounts – a $5 reduction for every $100 in income above the threshold. 

There is an additional $500 payment for each dependent child under the age of 17. […]

Commercial Drivers, COVID-19, and Workers’ Comp

We rely on truck drivers and commercial delivery drivers for the food, medicine, household supplies, and other goods we use every day. Never has that been more clear than now, as the U.S. battles the coronavirus pandemic. From personal protective equipment to groceries and toilet paper, we have what we need to survive all thanks to these drivers.

Trucking has always been a tough job, and that’s especially true in times of crisis. Drivers may wonder: will the pandemic affect my eligibility for workers’ comp if I get hurt? What are my options if I get sick with COVID-19 while working?

If you’re hurt on the job (in a crash, at the delivery location, loading or unloading your truck…), you have the right to collect workers’ compensation benefits, even during a national emergency. If you worry about your claim being denied by your employer or their insurance company, […]

What happens if I’m injured at an Airbnb?

Airbnb stays becoming more common throughout Pennsylvania

Airbnb has grown rapidly over the last several years, including in Northeastern Pennsylvania; the Poconos have become an Airbnb hot spot. Monroe County was Airbnb’s third-most profitable county in Pennsylvania in 2019 behind Philadelphia and Allegheny (Pittsburgh). Hosts in Monroe County made nearly $19 million that year renting their homes to visitors and tourists. In addition, Airbnb listings are available from Scranton to Philadelphia, and all over the state.

As Airbnb becomes an increasingly popular way to book accommodations, guests should be aware of their rights in case something goes wrong.

While Airbnb’s website advertises a careful vetting process for hosts and provides home safety recommendations, the company cannot guarantee that the homes listed on their platform are free from hazards. Common injuries you may sustain at someone else’s home include:

• Slip and falls resulting in concussion, […]

Daniel Munley: Lawyer of the Year, Product Liability Litigation-Plaitiffs, Allentown

Daniel W. Munley has been named “Lawyer of the Year in Product Liability Litigation-Plaintiffs for the Allentown Metro Area” by The Best Lawyers in America©  in 2020.

Dan Munley, a board-certified civil trial advocate (according to the National Board of Trial Advocacy), is a longstanding truck accident lawyer with a national reputation for successful representation of clients in trials. In addition, he is certified by the Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (AITLA).

Mr. Munley has received numerous awards. Among others, he has been named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers  in Pennsylvania by the National Trial Lawyers Association and recognized by the French Consulate in New York City and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America for his representation of the family of a victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. […]

Marion Munley: 2020 Lawyer of the Year, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Allentown Metro

Marion Munley Recognized as 2020 Lawyer of the Year in Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs in the Allentown, PA Metro Area

Marion Munley has been named “2020 Lawyer of the Year in Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs – Allentown Metro Area” by The Best Lawyers in America©  in Pennsylvania.

A board-certified personal injury lawyer, she was named Lawyer of the Year  in Product Liability Litigation-Plaintiffs-Allentown Metro by Best Lawyers in 2017 and 2019. She also was selected by her peers for inclusion in “Best Lawyers in America” in the areas of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs from 2012 through 2020. Marion holds an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a peer rating for the highest level of professional excellence and high ethical standing. […]