Munley Law Blog

Why Are Left Turns So Deadly in Car Accidents?

Every day, millions of drivers navigate intersections across the United States, making countless left turns that seem routine and harmless. However, beneath this everyday maneuver lies a startling statistical reality: left turns are among the most dangerous driving actions a person can take. In fact, left turns are considered one of the most dangerous maneuvers on the road. Studies show that left turns are one of the leading causes of intersection-related car accidents. Understanding why left turns pose such significant risks can help drivers make safer choices and help accident victims understand the factors that contribute to these devastating crashes.

The danger of left turns extends far beyond simple statistics. These accidents, especially those involving left hand turns, often result in severe injuries, fatalities, and difficult legal battles over liability and compensation. For personal injury attorneys and their clients, left-turn accidents represent some of the most challenging cases due to the several factors involved and the serious nature of the injuries typically sustained. […]

What Is Negligent Entrustment?

When you lend your car to someone who causes an accident, you might be held responsible for the damages. This legal principle is called negligent entrustment, and it can leave vehicle owners facing serious liability even when they weren’t behind the wheel.

Understanding Negligent Entrustment

Negligent entrustment holds vehicle owners responsible when they knowingly lend their car to someone who is unfit, inexperienced, or dangerous. The law recognizes that cars are potentially dangerous, and owners have a duty to make smart decisions about who drives them.

For a negligent entrustment claim to succeed, the injured party must prove:

• The owner entrusted their vehicle to another person – This includes giving explicit permission or allowing someone to drive through implied consent.
• The driver was unfit to operate the vehicle safely – This could mean they were inexperienced, reckless, […]

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.

What Is Distracted Driving? […]

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. […]