What is Causation?
Causation in simple terms is just the action or process of causing something to happen. In the legal realm, the term takes on more weight. As a legal concept, causation is the link between one party’s actions and another party’s injury or harm.
What is Causation
In many legal cases, a plaintiff needs to prove causation. They need to show that a defendant’s actions directly caused the plaintiff’s damages. In a negligence case, the plaintiff must demonstrate that their injury directly resulted from something that the defendant did or failed to do. In cases like that, it must also be shown that the defendant owed a certain duty to the plaintiff in the first place.
There are two distinct types of causation. Firstly, there is factual causation which establishes that a defendant is a cause of the chain of events that led to a plaintiff’s harm. Then there is proximate (or legal) causation, which allows for a defendant to be held legally responsible for a plaintiff’s harm as long as it was a direct, foreseeable result of the defendant’s actions. As long as there are no interfering causes that make a harm unforeseeable or somehow make a defendant’s actions more reasonable, a defendant who is found to be the main cause of a plaintiff’s damages is likely to be found liable to paying those damages in court.
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Pittsburgh Construction Accident Lawyer
At Munley Law, we understand the physical, emotional, and financial hardships that can result from construction accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction incident, you deserve an experienced and compassionate Pittsburgh personal injury lawyer to protect your rights and secure the compensation you deserve. As a family-owned law firm, we have been serving the Pittsburgh community for decades, passionately advocating for construction injury victims and their families.
Understanding Construction Injuries
Construction sites can be hazardous environments, posing significant risks to workers and bystanders. From falls and heavy machinery accidents to electrical incidents and collapsing structures, construction injuries can have devastating consequences. There is a diverse range of injuries that construction accidents can cause, including broken bones, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, burns, and more.
The complexities of construction injury cases require comprehensive legal expertise. Our team of dedicated Pittsburgh personal injury lawyers specializes in construction injury law and has a deep understanding of the unique challenges these cases present. […]
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What Happens in a Product Liability Case?
Product liability is an important legal concept that protects consumers from defective and dangerous products. When consumers purchase products, they have the right to expect that those products are safe and free from defects. However, in some cases, products may cause harm or injury due to design flaws, manufacturing defects, inadequate warnings, or other product-related issues. This is where product liability comes into play.
Product liability refers to the legal responsibility of manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and retailers for injuries or damages caused by their products. When a product fails to meet safety standards or causes harm, consumers have the right to seek compensation for their injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages through a product liability claim.
A product liability case arises when a consumer is harmed or suffers injury due to a defective or dangerous product. These cases hold manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, […]
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Bethlehem Brain Injury Lawyer
Everything you need to know about making your traumatic brain injury case get you what you are entitled to
If you or a loved one have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you will find that managing your injury, your lifestyle adjustments, your finances, and your emotional and psychological trauma can be more than overwhelming. If you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident, a birth injury, a sporting accident, a workplace accident, or another event that led to severe head trauma, you should not have to file a brain injury lawsuit alone. Contact the Bethlehem brain injury lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys to schedule a free consultation.
What is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
TBIs can be the result of various injuries that typically involve a blow to the head in penetrating (entering the skull/open) or non-penetrating (skull surface/closed) damage. […]
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What Happens When Someone Dies in a Crash?
When someone you love dies in a collision, you need someone who will fight for your family
Get justice after a loved one dies in a fatal crash
It is the call every family member dreads. While we all hope that it will never be us or our loved ones, 6 million Americans crash every year. 3 million suffer serious injuries from their accidents. Each day, 90 people die in collisions on America’s streets, roads, and highways. In the wake of a fatal crash, the victim’s family members must pick up the pieces while simultaneously grieving the person they lost. However, most people do not know what to do. As a result, the car accident lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys explain what happens when someone you love dies in a car crash.
Do you have questions about an accident? […]
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Overloaded Truck Accident Lawyer
Injured in an accident with an overloaded truck? Let Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys help
If you or a loved one experienced an accident due to an overloaded truck, we have plenty of information you may be looking for. The truck accident lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys understand that you may be experiencing physical and emotional pain, compounded by financial expenses and losses, due to an accident involving an overloaded truck. We encourage you to contact Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys for a free consultation to discuss the details of your case and to give our skilled attorneys the opportunity to advocate for you.
The overloaded truck accident lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys have established a special focus on these unique types of cases. We have decades of experience winning cases against major transportation companies. Our trucking accident attorneys are dedicated experts in aggressively pursuing the justice and compensation that our clients deserve. […]
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How Important is Black Box Data After a Truck Accident?
After you’ve been injured in a truck accident, one of the first things you’ll need to do is preserve the truck’s black box data as soon as possible. To do this, you’ll need the help of an experienced truck accident lawyer. The black box contains important digital information that can be lost or deleted if it is not preserved quickly. But, obtaining that information won’t be easy. It takes a lawyer with specific knowledge and experience to obtain the electronic data from the trucking company and to analyze and interpret it.
In this post, the truck accident lawyers at Munley Law explain what a black box is, how it can help your case, and why you need a lawyer who knows what to do with it.
What is a Commercial Truck’s Black Box?
Most commercial vehicles (including tractor trailers and large trucks as well as trains and airplanes) are equipped with a “black box.” This technology also exists on many newer passenger vehicles. […]
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Negligent Security Lawyer
It’s a fear most of us have — become a victim of a crime and getting injured as a result. But what if your injury could have been prevented if proper security measures in place? You would probably feel angry and upset. No one deserves to be injured because of negligence. It’s time to take action with a negligent security lawyer.
When people visit a place of business or lodging, you have the right to expect a reasonable amount of safety. In fact, property owners have a duty to secure their premises and protect lawful visitors and patrons from foreseeable harm.
Most premises liability cases involve “accidents,” or unintended consequences of careless property owners. But what happens if you are the victim of an intentional act – a violent crime on someone’s property or at a place of business? In some cases, these kinds of attacks could have been prevented if only there had been adequate security measures in place. […]
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Pittsburgh Texting While Driving Accident Lawyer
Texting behind the wheel makes you 23 times more likely to get into a crash. According to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, you are six times more likely to be in a motor vehicle crash while driving if you’re texting versus if you were intoxicated. Still, people all over the city of Pittsburgh use their phones while driving every day, and innocent people get hurt. If you were injured in a car accident in western Pennsylvania caused by someone who was texting and driving, a Pittsburgh texting and driving accident lawyer at Munley Law can help make things right. We represent drivers, passengers, pedestrians, motorcycle riders, and bicyclists who have been injured in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County by distracted drivers.
Contact a Pittsburgh car accident lawyer at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys today for a free consultation. We will listen to you, answer your questions, […]
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Preserving Evidence After a Truck Accident
Most people know, generally, that they have rights after an accident caused by someone else. However, knowing you have rights in the abstract is very different from being in a situation in which you have to enforce those rights. This is especially true following a truck accident, which often times cause more severe injuries and involve multiple drivers. A truck accident lawyer can help you navigate the aftermath an accident. But that lawyer will need evidence if they’re going to win.
There’s no way around it, being in an accident is scary and overwhelming. For that reason, our first thought after a truck accident is rarely “What evidence do I need to successfully recover for my injuries in a personal injury claim?” It’s completely understandable; injuries after a truck accident are often traumatic, and you and your family are focused on recovery. However, in the days, […]
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How to Prove Your Truck Crash Case at Trial
Do you know what it takes to prove your truck crash case?
The nation’s #1 tractor-trailer accident lawyers explain how to win your semi-truck collision claim at trial
If there’s one thing we know at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, it’s how to win a truck crash case at trial. When it comes to personal injury law, only a small percentage of attorneys have the experience, resources, and qualifications to handle a truck accident case. Of those attorneys, only an elite few have the courtroom experience to win your truck case at trial. At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, we know how to prove liability and damages in order to get you the compensation you are rightfully owed.
Call today for a free, confidential consultation with one of the nation’s leading truck accident lawyers.
Why bring a truck accident lawsuit to trial
According to the most recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration report, […]
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Proving Negligence in a Premises Liability Case
How You Can Prove Negligence and Win Your Premises Liability Case
If you suffered serious injuries at another’s business or property, then you deserve compensation for your pain and expenses. However, to do so, you will need to demonstrate the business or property owner’s responsibility for your injuries. As a result, Munley Law, the nation’s leading personal injury law firm, is here to explain what you will need to show and how you can show it. If you are ready to win big, then follow these tips for proving negligence in a premises liability case. When you’re ready to find out how much compensation you could get, discuss your case with an award-winning premises liability lawyer from Munley Law . Call, text, message, or chat us. Today and every day, the consultation is always free.
Tips for Proving Negligence in Your Premises Liability Injury Case
Tip #1 – Understand what a premises liability case is
In order to negotiate a favorable settlement or win at trial, […]
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What Are Premises Liability Claims?
America’s #1 accident lawyers explain how you can win your premises liability lawsuit
Accidents often happen when we least expect them. They often occur in the places that feel the most comfortable and mundane. People suffer injuries at the grocery store or a close friend’s home. As the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) reports, the leading cause of emergency room visits in the United States is slip and fall accidents. In fact, 8 million Americans (21.3%) seek emergency treatment for a fall each year. As such, the most common accidents are slip and fall accidents. However, they are not the only accidents that occur outside of the home. Accident victims who suffer injuries at a business or property may be able to file premises liability claims to recover their losses.
Premises liability law can be tricky. As such, the nation’s best personal injury lawyers from Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys are here to help. […]
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Bethlehem Medical Malpractice Lawyer
If you need a Bethlehem medical malpractice lawyer to win justice for you, you need Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys
Get justice, get results, and get maximum compensation for your injuries/illness caused by medical error in the Lehigh Valley
According to the Medical Malpractice Center (MMC), medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Unfortunately, preventable mistakes cause the deaths of 195,000 patients every year. Likewise, the MMC reports that 100,000 people die each year because of doctors’ failures to properly diagnose their illnesses. In fact, from 1986 until 2010, hospitals, healthcare companies, and doctors paid $38.8 billion to medical malpractice victims. If your doctor, nurse, or healthcare professional messed up your medical care, take action. Above all, you deserve justice and a Bethlehem medical malpractice lawyer who will fight for maximum compensation for your injuries. […]
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Bethlehem Premises Liability Lawyer
Bethlehem Premises Liability Lawyers
In Pennsylvania, every property owner or manager is expected to keep their properties safe and free of hazards for visitors, guests, and invitees. If a homeowner, property manager, or business owner fails to keep the property safe and hazard-free for visitors, they may be held legally responsible if a hazard results in injury. If you were injured on someone else’s property in Bethlehem, PA, you may have a Bethlehem premises liability case.
The premises liability lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys are knowledgeable about these types of cases and have won numerous multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts. Contact us to explore and discuss your legal options. Call Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys toll-free at 844-303-7321 for a free consultation.
Understanding Premises Liability in Bethlehem, PA
When you’re injured on someone else’s property, you have the right to file a premises liability claim against the person who owns or manages that property. […]
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Two Dump Truck Accidents Result in Fatalities
Two dump truck accidents have claimed the lives of Pennsylvania residents.
- According to Times-Tribune.com, a 17-year-old recent high school graduate was killed when her vehicle was involved in a crash with a dump truck on Aug 13.She was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred in Windham Township when the teen, traveling east toward Mehoopany, crossed into the path of a dump truck.
- On Aug. 9, a man was hit and killed by a dump truck in Schuylkill County on Aug. 9, according to news reports. The McAdoo resident was hit along South Kennedy Street in McAdoo. He died a few hours later at Lehigh Valley Hospital.
We have recently posted about dump truck accidents and the reason they are involved in so many serious, sometimes fatal truck accidents. From that Nov. […]
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