Munley Law Blog

Injured at Montage Mountain This Winter? What Skiers and Snowboarders Need to Know Now

If you were hurt skiing or snowboarding at Montage Mountain earlier this winter, you may be at a turning point right now. The initial shock has settled. Medical appointments are ongoing. Bills are coming in. Maybe an insurance adjuster has already called, or maybe you’re simply wondering whether what happened on that slope was just bad luck or something the resort should have prevented.

This is the window where decisions start to matter.

Pennsylvania law gives injured skiers two years to file a personal injury claim, which means there is still time to protect your rights. But the weeks and months after an injury are also when important evidence fades, resort records get harder to obtain, and insurers begin building their defense. Understanding where you stand now, not eventually, makes a real difference.

Our Scranton premises liability attorneys at Munley Law regularly hear from people who weren’t sure, […]

Injuries at Berks County Fairs and Outdoor Events: Who Is Responsible Under Pennsylvania Law

Every summer, Berks County residents and visitors pack the fairgrounds in Bern Township for the Berks County Fair, gather at the Kutztown Folk Festival, and turn out for dozens of community events across Reading and the surrounding area. These events are part of the region’s identity, but crowded fairgrounds, midway rides, and temporary food and vendor setups create real hazards. When someone is hurt at one of these events, the question of who is legally responsible is often more complicated than it first appears.

Pennsylvania law imposes specific duties on the operators of fairs, outdoor festivals, and temporary amusement attractions, but identifying which party bears responsibility for a particular injury depends on the facts of the accident and the legal status of the people involved. If you or a family member was hurt at a Berks County fair or outdoor event, please get in touch with our premises liability lawyers in Reading for a free consultation. […]

53 Pedestrian Crashes on Wyoming Avenue: Why This Kingston and Edwardsville Corridor Is the Wyoming Valley’s Most Dangerous Road for Walkers

Wyoming Avenue runs through Kingston and Edwardsville, connecting the Wyoming Valley’s west side neighborhoods, businesses, schools, and public spaces. It is a road thousands of Luzerne County residents rely on every day, whether commuting between Edwardsville and downtown Kingston, visiting shops along the corridor, or walking between LCTA bus stops and home. But PennDOT crash data tells a troubling story. Wyoming Avenue has become one of the most dangerous corridors in the Wyoming Valley for people on foot.

For families across the west side, from the neighborhoods surrounding Wyoming Avenue in Kingston through Edwardsville and into Larksville, his is not an abstract safety issue. It affects daily routines in the blocks near Wilkes-Barre Area High School, along the commercial stretch between Division Street and Church Street, and at the busy intersections where Wyoming Avenue meets routes connecting to Forty Fort and Swoyersville. When a roadway consistently produces pedestrian injuries, […]

Pedestrian Deaths at Philadelphia Intersections: Which Crosswalks Are Most Dangerous and Who Is Liable

Philadelphia pedestrian accident victims face some of the most dangerous streets in Pennsylvania. In 2024, 125 people were killed in traffic crashes across the city, with pedestrians making up nearly half of all fatalities. If you or a family member was struck at a Philadelphia intersection, understanding where these crashes cluster and who bears legal responsibility is the first step toward recovering compensation for your injuries.

The pedestrian accident attorneys at Munley Law represent injury victims throughout Philadelphia and southeastern Pennsylvania. Our firm has secured millions of dollars for injured victims and the families of those killed in traffic crashes.

Why Philadelphia’s Intersections Are So Dangerous

Philadelphia’s pedestrian death toll reflects conditions that have worsened significantly since 2019. The city’s 2024 Vision Zero Annual Report found that while total fatal crashes have declined slightly from their 2023 peak, […]

Wrongful Death After a Luzerne County Car Accident: What PA Families Are Entitled to Recover

When a car accident in Luzerne County kills a family member, the loss reaches far beyond grief. Bills stop getting paid. Income disappears. Children lose a parent. A spouse loses a partner. Pennsylvania law exists precisely for this situation, to hold the negligent party financially accountable and to compensate the people left behind.

The wrongful death attorneys at Munley Law in Wilkes-Barre have represented families across Luzerne County after fatal car accidents. Our firm has secured millions for injured victims and their families.

If someone you love was killed in a crash caused by another driver’s negligence, Pennsylvania law gives you two separate legal claims to pursue: a wrongful death action and a survival action. Understanding each one and what they allow your family to recover is the first step toward protecting your rights.

Fatal Car Accidents in Luzerne County

Luzerne County roads carry a disproportionate number of serious crashes relative to the county’s size. […]

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Scranton’s Older Rental Housing Stock: Landlord Liability in PA

Many residents in Scranton live in older apartment buildings, duplexes and converted single-family homes that date back decades. Neighborhoods like Green Ridge, South Side and West Scranton are filled with properties built long before modern safety codes were in place. While these homes often offer affordability and character, they can also present serious risks when maintenance is overlooked. One of the most dangerous is carbon monoxide exposure.

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas produced by fuel-burning appliances such as furnaces, boilers, water heaters and gas stoves. When these systems are not properly installed or maintained, the gas can accumulate indoors without warning. Tenants often do not realize anything is wrong until symptoms begin.

Our Scranton premises liability attorneys at Munley Law regularly work with families who have experienced serious carbon monoxide exposure in rental housing. These incidents affect tenants across Lackawanna County, including communities like Dunmore, […]

Warehouse and Logistics Injuries in the Humboldt Industrial Park: Workers’ Comp and Third-Party Claims in Luzerne County

Thousands of workers clock in every day at the Humboldt Industrial Park, one of the largest industrial complexes in Pennsylvania. The distribution centers and logistics operations along Route 924 keep goods moving across the Northeast,  but they also expose Luzerne County workers to some of the most hazardous conditions in any industry.

When a serious injury occurs on a warehouse floor, knowing your legal rights from the start matters. Workers’ compensation covers most on-the-job injuries at Humboldt — but it is not always the only remedy. Depending on how the injury occurred, a separate third-party claim may entitle you to damages that workers’ comp will never pay.

If you were injured while working at the Humboldt Industrial Park or elsewhere in Luzerne County, contact our Luzerne County workers’ compensation lawyers in Hazleton at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys. Call (570) 536-9498 for a free consultation. […]

Construction Injuries Along Reading’s Urban Renewal Projects: Third-Party Claims in Berks County

Reading is in the middle of a construction renaissance. From the Penn Street corridor targeted for redevelopment under the city’s new City Revitalization and Improvement Zone to active demolition and remediation projects at former industrial sites like the Glidden paint factory on North Third Street, Berks County workers are on the front lines of an urban renewal effort that brings both opportunity and serious physical risk.

Construction workers injured on Reading’s active job sites have rights under Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system — but workers’ comp is rarely the full story. When a third party’s negligence contributed to the injury, a separate civil claim may be available that workers’ comp will never cover. Understanding the difference can significantly change what an injured worker recovers.

If you were injured on a construction site in Reading or anywhere in Berks County, contact our personal injury lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys. […]

Settlement vs. Trial in Allegheny County: What Pittsburgh Personal Injury Clients Should Expect

Every personal injury case that comes out of Allegheny County, a crash on Route 28 heading north out of Pittsburgh, a warehouse injury in the Mon Valley, a slip-and-fall at a facility in Bethel Park or Monroeville, eventually reaches a crossroads: settle or take it to trial. The answer is almost never obvious, and it is never the same twice.

How Often Do Personal Injury Cases Actually Go to Trial in Pennsylvania?

The short answer: rarely. Most personal injury cases, whether they arise from a rear-end collision on I-376 near the Squirrel Hill Tunnels, a truck accident on Route 19 in the South Hills, or a workplace injury at one of the logistics hubs along the Monongahela,  resolve before a jury ever hears them. Nationally, well under 5 percent of personal injury cases reach a verdict.

That does not mean the trial is irrelevant. […]

Car Accidents on Route 6 Through Susquehanna County: Rural Road Liability in Northeastern PA

Route 6 winds through Susquehanna County past small towns, dense woodlands, and stretches of open farmland—but the road’s rural character comes with real dangers. Limited lighting, sharp curves, narrow shoulders, and long distances between emergency services make this corridor unforgiving when something goes wrong. If you or a family member was hurt in a car accident on Route 6 in Susquehanna County, do you know what your legal options are, or how Pennsylvania’s fault laws affect your claim?

If you were injured in a Route 6 car accident in Susquehanna County, please get in touch with our personal injury lawyers in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Munley Law offers free consultations, and you pay nothing unless we win.

Why Route 6 in Susquehanna County Is a High-Risk Corridor

Route 6 stretches more than 400 miles across the northern tier of Pennsylvania, and the Susquehanna County portion is among its most demanding stretches. […]

Food Poisoning at Lehigh Valley Events and Venues: Premises Liability for Entertainment Attractions in PA

A Busy Season for Food and Events in the Lehigh Valley

From spring festivals to summer concerts and fall fairs, the Lehigh Valley hosts a steady stream of events that draw large crowds. Venues like Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, along with fairgrounds, concert spaces, and downtown event blocks in Allentown, serve thousands of meals each weekend.

Food is a major part of the experience. Guests line up for everything from quick snacks and drinks to full meals from vendors and pop-up kitchens. While most people enjoy these events without issue, improper food handling, storage, or preparation can lead to serious illness.

Food poisoning is more than an inconvenience. In some cases, it can lead to hospitalization, missed work, and long-term health complications. The Allentown personal injury attorneys at Munley Law represent individuals and families who have become ill after eating contaminated food at Lehigh Valley events and venues. […]

Uber and Lyft Accidents in Philadelphia: How Insurance Coverage Really Works Under Pennsylvania Law

Rideshare services are now part of everyday life in Philadelphia. From Center City to the Northeast, Uber and Lyft have made it easier to get around without a car. But as their use has expanded, so has a more complicated reality. When a rideshare accident happens, figuring out who is responsible for paying damages is far less straightforward than in a typical crash.

Take the recent case of a fatal Uber crash in Philadelphia, which resulted in criminal charges, highlighting how quickly these incidents can escalate and how important it is to understand both liability and insurance coverage from the outset. For injured passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers, the biggest challenge is often not proving that a crash occurred. It is identifying which insurance policy applies and when.

Munley Law has represented Philadelphia rideshare accident victims for decades. Our attorneys know how rideshare insurance stacks, […]

What an IME Doctor Is Really There to Do — and How It Can Affect Your Luzerne County Claim

If you have filed a personal injury claim in the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas, there is a good chance the insurance company will ask you to attend an Independent Medical Examination, often called an IME. The name suggests neutrality, but many injured people are surprised to learn that the doctor performing the exam is selected and paid by the insurance company. In many Luzerne County cases, insurance carriers schedule exams through vendors such as ExamWorks or MES Solutions, often sending claimants to unfamiliar offices outside their normal treatment network.

For injured residents in Wilkes-Barre and throughout Luzerne County, an IME can play a significant role in how a claim is evaluated, delayed, or denied. Understanding what this exam is, why it is requested, and how it may affect your case can help you avoid common mistakes.

At Munley Law, our Wilkes-Barre personal injury attorneys regularly prepare clients for IMEs and challenge unfair conclusions when they arise. […]

Construction Accidents on the Route 17 Expansion: Legal Rights for Injured Workers in Binghamton and the Southern Tier

The ongoing Route 17 expansion and improvement work near Binghamton has brought significant construction activity to Broome County and the Southern Tier. Bridge reconstruction, highway realignment, and major infrastructure overhauls mean that thousands of workers face serious job-site hazards every day. Construction workers in New York have some of the strongest legal protections in the country, but those protections only work if you know how to use them. Were you or someone in your family hurt on the Route 17 project or a similar construction site in the Binghamton area?

If you were injured in a construction accident on or near the Route 17 project in Binghamton, please get in touch with our personal injury lawyers in the Southern Tier. Munley Law offers free consultations, and you pay nothing unless we win.

Why Construction Sites Like Route 17 Are Especially Dangerous

Large highway reconstruction projects concentrate hazards that simply don’t exist in most other work environments: heavy equipment in tight quarters, […]

Why Allentown Accident Victims Get Low Initial Settlement Offers, and When to Push Back

After an accident, many injury victims in Allentown expect the insurance company to step in and offer fair compensation. What often happens instead is a quick settlement offer that feels lower than expected. For many people, that first number raises an important question: Is this really what my case is worth?

The reality is that initial settlement offers are often intentionally low. Insurance companies are businesses, and their goal is to resolve claims while paying as little as possible. For accident victims still recovering from injuries, missing work, and dealing with medical bills, that early offer can be tempting, even if it does not reflect the true value of the claim.

At Munley Law, our Allentown personal injury attorneys regularly help clients evaluate settlement offers and determine when it makes sense to negotiate for more.

Why Insurance Companies Lowball Personal Injury Claims in Allentown

Low initial offers are not random. […]

What Philadelphia Drivers Need to Know About Tort Coverage Before They’re Hurt

Options for car insurance are easy to overlook until after a crash. Many drivers in Philadelphia select coverage based on price alone, often without a clear understanding of how those choices affect their rights if they are injured. One of the most important decisions under Pennsylvania law is whether to choose limited tort or full tort coverage.

The difference between these two options can determine whether you are able to recover compensation for pain and suffering after an accident. It can also affect how insurance companies handle your claim and how much leverage you have during negotiations.

Our Philadelphia car accident attorneys at Munley Law regularly speak with clients who did not realize the impact of this choice until it was too late. Understanding how limited tort and full tort work before an accident happens can make a meaningful difference in your recovery. […]

What Happens to a Personal Injury Claim When the Injured Person Dies Before Settlement?

Personal injury claims are often expected to follow a clear path: investigation, negotiation, and eventually settlement or trial. But when the injured person dies before the case is resolved, that process changes in important ways.

This situation comes up across northeastern Pennsylvania. Someone seriously hurt in a workplace accident at one of Lackawanna County’s manufacturing or logistics facilities, in a crash on I-81 or Route 6, or in any number of other incidents may have a case well underway when they die.

In Pennsylvania, a pending personal injury claim does not automatically disappear when the injured person dies. Instead, the law allows the claim to continue, but in a different form. Understanding how that transition works matters enormously for families, estate representatives, and anyone involved in the case.

At Munley Law, our personal injury attorneys help families across Scranton and Lackawanna County understand their options and ensure that valid claims are properly pursued under Pennsylvania law. […]

How Pennsylvania’s Comparative Negligence Rule Plays Out in Real Lehigh Valley Accident Cases

If you were injured in a crash in Allentown, Easton, Bethlehem, or anywhere in Lehigh Valley, one of the first questions an insurance company will ask is: Were you partly to blame? In Pennsylvania, that question matters a great deal. The state follows a rule called comparative negligence, and it determines whether you can recover any money at all, and how much.

The basic idea is this: if you share some of the blame for an accident, the amount of money you can recover is reduced by your share of the blame. But there is a hard cutoff. If you are found to be more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover anything under Pennsylvania law. Not a dollar.

Insurance companies often try to shift as much of the blame onto you as possible, making it all the more important to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney, […]

Rideshare Accidents in Atlanta’s Midtown and Airport Corridor: How Georgia Handles Uber and Lyft Claims

Uber and Lyft have become an essential part of how Atlanta moves. From Midtown bar nights and Buckhead business trips to the constant flow of passengers heading to and from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, rideshare vehicles saturate some of the city’s most congested corridors every hour of the day. That volume translates directly into accidents—and when they happen, injured passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers quickly discover that rideshare claims are nothing like standard car accident cases.

Georgia has specific laws governing how Uber, Lyft, and other transportation network companies must insure their drivers, and those rules determine which coverage applies—and how much—depending on exactly what the driver was doing at the moment of the crash. Were you injured in a rideshare accident in Atlanta? Here is what you need to know about your rights under Georgia law.

If you were injured in an Uber or Lyft accident in Atlanta’s Midtown or airport corridor, […]

Hit and Run Accidents in Reading, PA: How Uninsured Motorist Coverage Protects You

Being struck by a driver who speeds away is one of the most disorienting experiences a crash victim can face. You’re left injured, shaken, and without the basic information you need to file a claim, such as who hit you and whether they had insurance. Hit and run crashes happen throughout Berks County and Reading’s city streets every year, and the legal path forward is different from an ordinary car accident case.

The good news is that Pennsylvania law provides a real safety net for hit-and-run victims. If you carry uninsured motorist coverage, your own insurance policy can step in when the at-fault driver cannot be found or has no insurance. Understanding exactly how that protection works—and what your insurer will try to avoid paying—is essential for anyone hurt on Reading’s roads.

If you were injured in a hit-and-run accident in Reading or anywhere in Berks County, […]