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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What To Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident
After a hit-and-run accident, take action
The nation’s best personal injury lawyers explain what to do after a hit-and-run automobile crash
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), there are 682,000 hit-and-run accidents in the United States every year. The moments after a serious accident are the most frightening. The crash scene may be chaotic and you may feel confused, stressed, and seriously in pain. Additionally, these feelings will likely be amplified if you are the victim of a hit-and-run accident. However, taking a moment to learn how to proceed when the driver who hit you flees the scene of the collision can make a world of difference. Accordingly, our award-winning car and truck crash lawyers explain what to do and what not to do after a hit-and-run accident.
If you’d like to discuss the details of your accident, schedule a free consultation with a leading personal injury lawyer from Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys today. […]
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Car Accidents and Insurance Coverage
Car Accidents and Insurance Coverage
The moments after you’ve been injured in a car accident can be the scariest of your life. Your first concern will be getting treatment for your injuries or your loved ones. Then, you will have to deal with your auto insurance.
You’ll want to be prepared on what kind of car and personal injury insurance you have, and what to do when insurance companies come calling. In Pennsylvania, insurance companies are trained to limit the liability they will pay. It’s important you have the representation on your side to fight for what you deserve.
Just last year, almost 300,000 Pennsylvanians crashed, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation‘s (PennDOT) annual Crash Facts and Statistics Report. The lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys have been representing car accident victims across Pennsylvania for more than 60 years. […]
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Pennsylvania Workers We Represent: Industry-Specific Expertise
While Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law protects all employees, each industry presents unique workplace hazards, injury patterns, and legal challenges requiring specialized knowledge. At Munley Law, our Pennsylvania workers’ compensation lawyers understand that a manufacturing plant accident differs significantly from a healthcare worker injury, and a utility worker’s occupational disease claim involves complexities that warehouse accident cases don’t encounter.
Our attorneys have developed expertise in the challenges facing Pennsylvania’s most high-risk industries. We know the federal regulations that govern your workplace, the types of injuries common in your field, and the insurance company tactics used to minimize claims in your industry. This specialized knowledge differentiates between a basic workers’ compensation settlement and maximum benefits that account for your industry’s risks.
If you were injured while on the job anywhere in Pennsylvania, Munley Law is here to help. Contact our workers’ comp team today for a free consultation. […]
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Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Illnesses
If your job caused an occupational illness, then you need a workers’ compensation lawyer who will fight for you
Maximize your benefits with the leading workers’ comp attorneys at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a subdivision of the United States Department of Labor (DOL) tracks the number of workplace illnesses each year. According to the BLS, 2.8 million Americans suffered on-the-job injuries and illnesses last year. Most employees know that they can file for workers’ compensation after suffering a workplace injury. However, many sick workers do not realize that they can get workers’ comp benefits for work-related illnesses as well. For example, employees who are sick with illnesses like black lung disease, asbestosis, and even COVID-19 may be eligible. If your job conditions made you sick, you are entitled to seek workers’ compensation for your occupational illness. […]
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Hazleton Bus Accident Lawyer
If you were injured in a Hazleton bus accident, find a lawyer who will fight for the justice you deserve
Take the first step towards recovery by calling the bus accident team at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys today
If you suffered injuries after a Hazleton bus accident, Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys is ready to help. Everyday, thousands of Pennsylvanians rely on Hazleton Public Transit (HPT) and Luzerne County Transit Authority (LCTA) to get where they need to go. Throughout Hazleton, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, and the greater Luzerne County, buses bring passengers to work, school, appointments, and shopping districts. Although bus travel is usually a safe, reliable transportation option, everything can change in the blink of an eye when a catastrophic bus accident occurs. Bus crashes injure passengers, bus drivers, pedestrians, and occupants of other vehicles. They can occur unexpectedly on Hazleton’s roads and highways. […]
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