After being involved in an accident, your life can turn upside down. With mounting medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and the emotional distress you’ve been through, you may need some help taking legal action. This is
where Munley Law comes in. For more than 60 years, our Sunbury personal injury lawyers have helped injury victims recover compensation for their catastrophic injuries.
If you or a loved one were hurt due to someone else’s negligence and are looking for personal injury lawyers serving Sunbury, call the Northumberland County personal injury law firm of Munley Law to begin case evaluations.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Sunbury
Munley Law will take on the insurance company and liable parties for your personal injury claims. Below are the personal injury practice areas we commonly see.
Car Accidents
In 2022, 660 car accidents were reported in Northumberland County. While more than half were property damage only and had nonphysical injuries, these accidents can be expensive for families without a vehicle. The Munley Law offices work with car accident victims to recover property damage and severe injuries.
We help victims of auto accidents, including those in rideshare accidents, DUI wrecks, bus accidents, and bicycle accidents.
Truck Accidents
Being involved in a commercial accident with a large truck can be catastrophic as victims don’t have the legal resources needed to take on truck drivers and trucking companies. And, when they suffer from neck injuries, spine injuries, and more, a personal injury lawsuit may be the only way to get the compensation needed.
Munley Law has represented clients involved in large commercial vehicle accidents and has taken on some of the biggest names in the industry.
Work Injuries
If you’ve been hurt at work and now need workers’ compensation, the Munley Law offices can help. We work with workplace injury victims to file for compensation benefits and Social Security Disability filings and denials.
Premises Liability
Whether you are a customer at a store or a visitor at someone’s home, the property owner must maintain the property to keep people safe. Failure to do so can mean injuries for those involved. Munley Law works to preserve the accident scene so we can build a case for you.
Defective Products
All too often, we see injured clients report defective products. Be it a child’s toy, medication, medical device, etc., there are laws manufacturers must follow to protect consumers. Our legal team of compensation and product liability lawyers will review your case and help you move forward.
Medical Malpractice
Not all law firms have the professional experience to handle medical malpractice claims. Munley Law does. With personal injury verdicts and settlements over millions of dollars, we get our clients the monetary compensation they need to recover from negligent healthcare practices.
Further, we have the courtroom experience needed to challenge the largest hospitals in the state and will stand by your side throughout the process. This is a testament to our client satisfaction.
Wrongful Death
No one thinks of an accidental death in their estate planning process, but it can impact a family. Suppose the injured party dies as a result of injuries from a motor vehicle accident, work injury, etc.. In that case, our lawyers will make sure your settlement demands not only cover the funeral and burial of your loved one but also the lasting impact their death will have on your family moving forward.
Sunbury Personal Injury Cases and the Elements of Negligence
Under the law, negligence fails to provide the level of care a reasonable person or entity would have exercised under similar circumstances. Unlike criminal defense, negligence does not require intent to cause harm.
To prove negligence in a personal injury case and establish liability, you must illustrate the following:
- The defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care
- There was a breach of duty
- The breach caused injuries
- The plaintiff suffered harm as a result
While there may be one negligent party in most claims, Pennsylvania follows the comparative negligence rule. Under comparative negligence, personal injury victims cannot exceed 50 percent of responsibility in an accident. If the plaintiff is more than 50 percent at fault, they cannot recover compensation.
Further, the compensation the victim is entitled to is adjusted by their share of the fault. For example, if you were involved in a motorcycle accident with damages totaling $100,000 but were found to be 25 percent responsible for the wreck, your compensation would be adjusted to $75,000.
Remember, victims must follow the statute of limitations for personal injury cases, as missing the filing deadlines forfeits their right to financial compensation. In Pennsylvania, victims have two years from the accident date to file a claim.
Another factor to consider is if the wrongful conduct of another leads to the victim’s death, the family of the deceased may be entitled to compensation for funeral and burial costs. The family must file for financial recovery two years after death in these situations.
Understanding how comparative negligence can impact a compensation claim is crucial for victims and their families in recovery. The Northumberland County personal injury attorneys of Munley Law can help.
Contact a Sunbury Personal Injury Attorney for a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one were injured in Northumberland County and need legal representation, call the personal injury lawyers of Munley Law. Our attorneys have been serving Sunbury residents for decades, providing experienced legal services and working with accident reconstruction specialists, medical experts, and expert witnesses to ensure you get fair compensation for your physical injuries and mental distress.
The Munley Law personal injury firm will hold the negligent party accountable and secure you compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Funeral and burial expenses
Whether you’ve been hurt in a motor vehicle collision, pedestrian accident, motorcycle wreck, medical negligence, 
workplace accident, or trucking accident, Munley Law will be by your side from start to finish.
Further, if you’ve been denied Social Security Disability, we’ll help you file an appeal to ensure you are compensated for your long or short-term disability needs.
Our lawyers are backed by years of experience and are recognized by the Pennsylvania Bar Association and Super Lawyers and the Pennsylvania Rising Stars list. If you need a trial lawyer, you need Munley Law.
Accidents happen, but that doesn’t mean you should suffer because of someone else’s behavior. For a no-obligation, free legal consultation, call the Sunbury accident attorneys of Munley Law or fill out our contact form to secure legal advice.
Our Hazleton Office:
Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys
197 N Cedar St.
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 536-9498
