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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Workers’ Compensation for Home Depot Warehouse Injuries
With people spending more and more time at home during the pandemic, home renovations hit record highs. Thanks to lockdowns, homeowners and renters alike cast critical eyes on the spaces they now spent twenty four hours a day in. Naturally, with this wave of home renovations, home stores like Home Depot saw huge bumps in pandemic induced purchases.
More specifically, Home Depot clocked a staggering $40 Billion in sales over the two year period of 2020 to 2021, according to Business Insider. Beyond customers, many Home Depot associates went above and beyond to serve customers during the pandemic. That includes warehouse workers.
Warehouses can be frightening places to work: serious machinery and tight deadlines are enough to make any person worry for their safety. Moreover, given the nature of many Home Depot products– lumber, power tools, large furniture, etc– there is an added element of danger that comes from working in a Home Depot warehouse. […]
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How Do I Know I’m Covered Under Workers’ Compensation?
Workplace accidents happen, and when they do the last thing an injured worker should have to worry about is whether coverage is in place to compensate him while he recovers.
Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Act requires employers to provide coverage for nearly all employees regardless of full-time, part-time, or seasonal status. However, volunteers and independent contractors may not be covered.
If you have been injured at work, let the workers’ compensation attorneys at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys help you get the most out of your compensation claim. Our workers’ comp lawyers will review your case, help you gather any documents you need, and work tirelessly until you win the compensation you are entitled to.
What is the Workers’ Compensation Act?
Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Act specifies compensation to workers who are injured in the workplace, regardless of who may have been at fault. […]
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Workers Compensation Lawyer for Sam’s Club Warehouse
Sam’s Club is a chain of warehouse stores that scores profits of $50 billion every year, boasting member-exclusive priced home and lifestyle products. However, due to the immense range of products and the speed with which the staff must work to process large order quantities, accidents amongst employees can happen. Some of these incidents could lead to life-altering injuries that require ongoing medical attention and lowered lifetime earning capacity.
The risk of injury is present for all American warehouse workers. In 2020 alone, there were 213,100 warehouse-related injuries reported in the US. The year prior, the warehouse industry saw the second-highest number of fatal workplace injuries in any industry.
If you’re one of the nation’s 100,000 Sam’s Club employees, you know that the company has faced some profiled injury settlements. As of January 2022, Sam’s Club operates 600 membership warehouse clubs in the United States. […]
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What If I Get Into a Car Accident and I Don’t Have Insurance?
Car accidents are unfortunately much more common than one might think. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, in 2020 there were 104,475 reportable traffic crashes in Pennsylvania. This means that roughly one in every 57 Pennsylvania residents was involved in a reportable accident.
If you or a loved one was involved in a crash, you may benefit from seeking out an experienced car accident lawyer. The car accident attorneys at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys can help. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss the specifics of your case.
Minimum Car Accident Insurance Required in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania law requires motorists to have both a drivers’ license and vehicle liability insurance before getting behind the wheel, according to Pennsylvania DOT Driver & Vehicle Services. Vehicle liability insurance covers medical expenses, lost wages, and any other damages that occur from vehicle-related injuries. […]
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What Are My Options If I Sustain a Burn Injury at Work?
Burn injuries at work in Allentown warehouses happen more often than you might think. In 2020 alone, over 60,000 Pennsylvanians suffered workplace burn injuries, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported more than 1,500 workers hospitalized from burns caused by heat, chemicals, fire, or electrical accidents. These injuries can change your life, causing severe pain, costly medical bills, and emotional trauma.
Burn injuries vary in severity and often involve complications similar to neck and back injuries. You might not realize how serious a burn is right away, as symptoms can develop over several days. While some burns heal with home care, severe workplace burns often require medical procedures, disability benefits, and rehabilitation.
If you or a loved one suffered a burn injury at work, you’re not alone. The Allentown workers’ compensation attorneys at Munley Law understand your pain and financial stress. […]
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