What is an Appeal?
An Appeal is, “The complaint to a superior court of an injustice done or error committed by an inferior one, whose judgment or decision the court above is called upon to correct or reverse.” (Black’s Law Dictionary 124. 4th Ed. Rev. 1968)
The appeal process involves a losing party requesting a higher court to reconsider a ruling or decision made at trial. Most appeals take place in an appellate court. The party making an appeal is known as the appellant, while the original winning party is known as the appellee or respondent. Common errors that can be considered proper grounds for appeal may include legal application errors by a sitting judge, procedural errors conducted by attorneys, or evidence issues such as improper evidence being allowed in court or important evidence being wrongfully excluded from court. After arguments from both the appellant and appellee as to why a court’s decision is either proper or not, the appellant court will decide to affirm, reverse, or remand that decision. When a decision is remanded, that particular case is sent back to a lower court for a new trial or other proceedings.
An appeal can only be made after a final judgment is made. A case can not be appealed when it is ongoing or if facts of the case are in dispute. Rulings in cases such as Bowersock v. Missouri Valley Drainage Dist. of Holt County clarify that appeals are continuations of existing lawsuits, not lawsuits themselves. While appeals may lengthen the legal process, they are seen as vital parts of the justice system. They exist to insure that errors or issues don’t result in the wrong rulings.
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What to Do If You’re Hurt at Work
Workplace accidents happen–in fact, they impact roughly 2.8 million workers yearly. However, when an accident occurs, you may be wondering what to do if you’re hurt at work. At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, we support Pennsylvania workers who are in need of legal assistance when it comes to workplace accidents and illnesses and we can do the same for you.
Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Process
If you’re hurt at work, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention. This is important because your medical files will serve as important documentation for the injury or illness and allow you to receive workers’ compensation benefits.
Upon receiving medical attention, injured workers will need to inform their workplace supervisor. This begins the formal process of filing for workers’ compensation. While taking time of off work or missing out on wages may be the last thing on your mind, […]
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Workers’ Compensation for Construction Workers in Pittsburgh
While many sectors like food, entertainment, and hospitality faced serious downturns during the pandemic, the construction industry was able to survive unscathed. With lockdowns increasing the time we all spent at home, the demand for new buildings increased. In fact, the Philadelphia Inquirer notes that more homes were built in Pennsylvania in 2021 than in any year since 2006.
In addition to increased demand for housing, the pandemic also created an increased apetite for home renovations– an added revenue stream for the already booming construction industry. Home renovation platform, Houzz, notes that home renovations in 2020 hit record numbers. According to its year-end study, home renovations were up by at least 15% in 2020, with homeowners spending a median amount of $15,000 on their home renovation projects (Houzz & Home 2021 Study).
As such, the construction industry did not just survive, […]
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Healthcare Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in Pittsburgh
Workers’ compensation exists because, unfortunately, workplace injuries and illnesses are simply a reality across all professions. However, there are some jobs and industries that have far higher rates of accidents and injuries. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists health services as one of the ten industries with the highest rates of fatal workplace injuries. Additionally, OSHA reports that in 2019, hospitals recorded 221,400 work-related injuries and illnesses. That is a rate of 5.5 work-related injuries and illnesses for every 100 full-time employees, far higher than the right for most private sector jobs.
If you or a loved one is a healthcare worker and has experienced a workplace injury or illness, we are so sorry. We can’t undo your experience, but we can stand beside you as you fight to seek your rightful compensation. In many cases, a workers’ compensation claim is the best way to make sure your medical bills are paid and your lost wages accounted for after a workplace injury. […]
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Workers’ Compensation for Pepperidge Farm Warehouse Injuries
While there are many warehouse injuries that can leave employees out of work in the short or long-term, the risks for those employed in the food and beverage manufacturing industry can vary. For employees at Pepperidge Farm Warehouses, this is a decades-long problem and one that is likely not going anywhere.
If you are employed by a Pepperidge Farm warehouse or another food and beverage manufacturer and become injured, the workers’ compensation attorneys of Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys are here to help.
What is Pepperidge Farm?
Pepperidge Farm is an American commercial bakery founded by Margaret Rudkin. For more than 75 years, the company has been a manufacturer of cookies, crackers, breads, and other baked goods. Pepperidge Farm became a subsidiary of the Campbell Soup Company in the 1960s.
Though based in Norwalk, Connecticut, the company has numerous warehouse locations, […]
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Workers’ Compensation for Fabri-Kal Warehouse Injuries
Understanding Workers’ Compensation for Fabri-Kal Warehouse Injuries
Over the last few years, warehouse injuries have become more common across the United States. Due to a combination of increased product demands, staffing shortages, and shipping delays requiring quick turnaround times for products to be prepared, more employees are getting hurt on the job.
When employees become injured at work, they need an advocate in their corner to help them through the workers’ compensation process. If you are employed by Fabri-Kal warehouses or have a similar occupation where you were injured on the job, the workers’ compensation lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys are here for you.
What Workplace Injuries Are Common At Warehouses Like Fabri-Kal?
In 2017, a man employed by the Mountain Top, Pennsylvania location of Fabri-Kal filed a personal injury lawsuit after an accident involving a tractor-trailer owned by the company caused injuries. […]
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