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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Wilkes-Barre Denied Medical Bills Lawyer
Denied Workers Comp in Wilkes-Barre? We Can Help.
A job site injury can lead to expensive medical treatment, lengthy physical therapy, costly rehabilitation, and time away from work without pay. Workplace injuries can be serious and result in workers’ compensation benefits. Nearly 150,000 workers were injured on the job in Pennsylvania in 2020. For those injuries, over $1 million was paid by the workers’ comp system. Unfortunately, sometimes a workers comp claim is wrongly denied each year by workers’ comp insurance companies.
When you suffer a work injury on the job, a Wilkes-Barre workers’ compensation attorney can help you receive money to pay for your denied medical bills. If you or a loved one need a work injury lawyer to help you get money to cover your denied work injury, call Munley LawWe will answer your questions and discuss your options. […]
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Workers’ Compensation Back Injury Claim
If you’ve suffered a back injury at work, hire an experienced workers’ comp attorney
A work-related back injury can have long-lasting affects, ranging from a few missed shifts to short-term or permanent disability. Pushing yourself to keep working despite a back injury can lead to a prolonged recovery process or permanent damage.
At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, our Pennsylvania workers’ compensation lawyers can help you navigate the process of filing or appealing your claim so that you receive the compensation you need to recover from your back injury. Where full recovery isn’t possible, we will fight to recover the compensation you deserve to account for your new reality.
Common Workers’ Compensation Back Injury Claims
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Workers’ Compensation for Warehouse Workers in Wilkes-Barre
If you’ve suffered a work injury in a Wilkes-Barre warehouse, contact a workers’ comp lawyer at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys for a free consultation
A warehouse workplace injury is a draining experience without the additional complexities of a workers’ compensation claim. But between lost wages and the inability to work, few warehouse workers can afford to give up the rights they are entitled to by law. Regardless of how severe you think your workplace injury is, you can and should file a compensation claim to make sure you are covered throughout the duration of your recovery. A momentary injury could still have long-lasting affects and the statute of limitations provides a window of time to report and file a claim.
Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys is committed to helping warehouse workers in Luzerne County win the compensation they deserve for workplace injuries. […]
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Workers’ Compensation for Neck and Back Injuries
Workers’ Compensation for Neck and Back Injuries in Pennsylvania
Injuries to your neck and spine can be serious, and if they happened during an accident at work, the workers’ comp lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys can help you get what you deserve.
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, neck and back injuries made up 14% of workplace injuries in the state in 2019. That’s 24,057 incidents of neck or back injuries while on the job. Even more than the numbers, injuries to the neck and back can involve the spinal cord, making the consequences severe. Serious injuries can happen in a variety of workforces. However, statistics show the construction industry is particularly hard hit when it comes to neck and back injuries.
Workers’ comp cases can be difficult to navigate, particularly for serious occurrences that cause neck and back injuries. […]
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Workers’ Compensation and Head Injuries
Experienced Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for Head Injuries
If you have experienced a head injury while on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation. From medical bills to lost wages, recover what is owed to you with an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer by your side.
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, head injuries made up 12% of workplace injuries in the state in 2019. That’s 20,706 incidences of head injuries while on the job.
While serious injuries can happen in a variety of workforces, the construction industry is particularly hard hit when it comes to head injuries. According to OSHA, the construction industry is one of the most dangerous occupations in the U.S. Falls, crushing injuries, and equipment-related accidents can seriously injure Pennsylvania workers.
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