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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Is it Worth Getting an Allentown PA Workers Comp Attorney?
Workers Comp Attorneys Help You Recover
If you’re asking, “Is it worth getting an Allentown PA workers comp attorney? The answer is yes. When employees suffer work related injuries, they deserve workers compensation and it’s not always an easy process. The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act is meant to protect both the employee and the employer through a benefit program where employees are compensated for medical treatment and lost wages associated with workplace injuries and illnesses.
Employers provide the cost of the coverage and in return, are protected from direct lawsuits by their employees. Not all workers’ compensation (informally known as workers’ comp) cases are cut and dry. It is beneficial for an employee to seek legal advice before filing a workers’ comp claim.
The workers’ compensation attorneys at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys have a proven track record of securing fair compensation for their clients. […]
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How Much Does an Allentown PA Workers’ Compensation Attorney Cost?
How Much Does an Allentown PA Workers’ Compensation Attorney Cost?
Filing a workers’ compensation claim can be intimidating. There is a lot of paperwork and rules to follow. While trying to cope with a work injury or work related illness, you are also dealing with questions swirling in your head: what if your request is denied? How will you make ends meet while you’re out of work?
If you’re also asking yourself “How much does an Allentown PA Workers’ Compensation Attorney Cost?” there’s good news. The lawyers at Munley law do work on a contingency basis. That means you will not pay them unless a verdict or settlement is reached in your favor.
When you hire a Munley law workers’ compensation attorney, you will receive a team of expert lawyers who will guide you through the claims process and use creative legal tactics to secure the financial compensation you deserve. […]
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Allentown Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits
Does Workers’ Compensation Pay for Death Benefits?
Under Pennsylvania’s workers’ comp laws, a deceased workers’ family member can file a claim when an employee dies while on the job, so long as workplace injuries or death happened on the job. Unfortunately, employers and insurance companies may deny workers’ compensation death benefits to the surviving family members, even though the injured workers’ claims are valid. When this happens, an Allentown workers’ compensation attorney can help your family receive the compensation you deserve.
How Much Compensation Can a Family Receive After a Worker Dies?
The compensation a family can receive following a worker’s death is calculated as a percentage of the deceased worker’s weekly salary. There is a weekly maximum on death benefits set by Pennsylvania law based on the state’s average salary.
In Pennsylvania, roughly 85 employees died in 2021 as a result of work-related accidents. […]
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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
Filing a workers’ compensation claim for a back injury isn’t limited by your field or profession—anyone can sustain a back injury at work, […]
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