What is a Claim?
A claim is a legal action concerning physical or mental harm suffered by the plaintiff due to the defendant’s negligence. In the case of insurance claims, it is a request made by the insured to the insurance company for coverage and compensation for damage or injury. A claim is sometimes also referred to as a Cause of Action.
What is a Claim?
Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute defines a claim as, “a set of operative facts creating a right enforceable in court.” Making a claim is how the process of a plaintiff filing a lawsuit and eventually receiving damages from a defendant begins. A claim must be present in order for a lawsuit to go forward. If one is not present in a specific instance, then that lawsuit will be dismissed. Examples of types of claims include claims to insurance companies, personal injury claims in cases of negligence, claims on breaches of contract, property claims, and employment claims such as unpaid wages, wrongful termination, or discrimination. A defendant may make a counterclaim against the claim of a plaintiff.
Claims can sometimes be dismissed even if there is an intent to file a lawsuit. Rulings in cases such as Ashcroft v. IQBAL and Bell Atlantic v. Twombly have determined that claims need to contain important information. They must be plausible on their own and establish a likelihood of liability. This is how claims can lead to fair compensation, resolution of disputes, and protection of rights.
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Woman Ejected in I-78 Crash, Causing Another Accident With Tractor Trailer
A female driver was ejected from her vehicle after crashing into the median along Interstate 78 in Lower Macungie Township on January 5.
According to news reports, the accident occurred just before 12:15 a.m. at mile marker 54.1 in Lower Macungie. The woman was driving south along Route 309 and had attempted to merge onto I-78 east. She then struck the center median, causing her to be ejected from the car. The vehicle came to rest on the west side of the highway when a tractor-trailer driver struck the vehicle, causing a secondary crash.
The woman was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest for treatment. The truck driver was not injured.
Vehicle Ejection Accidents
Being ejected from a vehicle is a very serious and potentially life-threatening situation. Immediately following vehicle ejection, […]
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Dickson City Personal Injury Lawyer
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence in Dickson City, you need a legal team with experience, dedication, and a deep understanding of the local community. At Munley Law, our experienced personal injury attorneys are committed to fighting for the justice and compensation you deserve.
Whether your case involves an auto accident, a slip and fall, or a workplace injury, our passionate team is ready to take on your case with empathy and tenacity. Contact our Dickson City personal injury lawyers for a free, no-obligation consultation. Let us fight for the compensation you need to get your life back on track.
Why Choose a Dickson City Personal Injury Lawyer at Munley Law?
Munley Law is a trusted law firm that offers legal expertise and an understanding of the Dickson City community. Our attorneys are deeply invested in the area and understand the challenges residents face after an injury caused by another’s negligence. […]
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The Long-Term Impact of a Gas Leak
We might not realize it, but our homes and workplaces are often powered by gas. From water heaters to air conditioning units, clothes dryers, stovetop ranges, and fireplaces, our homes can be full of gas lines. Over half of Pennsylvania homes use natural gas for heating every winter. Even a small leak can have serious consequences on your and your family’s health.
Immediate and Long-Term Health Effects of Gas Exposure
Natural gas leaks pose a host of health risks; the health effects can be particularly severe when you’ve had prolonged exposure. Even low-level exposure to contaminants in natural gas can be dangerous and lead to short and long-term health conditions. Conditions and symptoms you may suffer if you have been exposed to a natural gas leak include:
- Headaches and migraines
- Dizziness
- Chronic fatigue
- Nausea
- Respiratory irritation and asthma
- Cardiovascular conditions, […]
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TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWYERS WHO FIGHT FOR YOU
Don’t let insurance adjusters minimize your suffering or deny you fair compensation. Contact our attorneys immediately following your accident and make your claim. Our trucking accident lawyers will help process your claim and get you the compensation you deserve by law.
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HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
We can work to make sure you recover all your damages. A personal injury lawyer can not only protect your rights and get you the compensation you deserve but we can:
- Discover who is at fault for your injury
- Estimate your claim worth
- Negotiate with the insurance company
- Represent you in court
Our attorneys have decades of experience litigating truck and 18-wheeler accident cases. Our trucking law team includes three attorneys who are board certified by the NBTA in truck accident law and have secured billions in settlements and verdicts for clients, […]
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Uber Passenger Dies After Driver Crashes Into Tractor Trailer in Philadelphia
An Uber passenger died after her Uber driver crashed into a tractor trailer on December 31 in Philadelphia. According to news reports, the crash happened at Nedro and Ogontz Avenues around 10:45 p.m. when the driver crashed the vehicle into a parked truck. Video footage shows the front passenger side was squeezed partially underneath the tractor-trailer.
Both the Uber driver and the passenger were taken to Jefferson Einstein Hospital where the passenger was pronounced dead at 11:10 p.m.
The Uber driver, who was pregnant, was listed in stable condition.
Police are currently investigating what caused the crash.
Uber Accidents in Philadelphia
Thousands of rideshare-related accidents occur in our state annually, affecting both passengers and drivers across Pennsylvania. According to Uber’s annual safety report, the number of fatalities related to Uber car accidents have been steadily increasing since 2017 — […]
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