What is a Defendant?
In civil or criminal law, a defendant is an individual being sued or accused of committing a crime.
What is a Defendant?
According to Black’s Law Dictionary, a defendant is “A person against whom relief or recovery is sought in an action or suit.” As such, in criminal cases, defendants are charged with offenses by the government or state, while in civil cases, they are typically sued by plaintiffs seeking compensation or other legal remedies. The role of a defendant is to defend themselves against the accusations brought forth by the prosecution or plaintiff. For example, in insurance law, a defendant would be the person who caused an injury, such as hurting someone in a car accident, along with their insurance company.
In legal contexts, defendants enjoy certain rights, such as the right to a fair trial, the right to legal representation, and the right to present a defense. These rights ensure that the legal process remains just and balanced. For instance, in criminal cases, defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This presumption places the burden of proof on the prosecution to demonstrate the defendant’s guilt.
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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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Who is to blame? Potential defendants in a truck case
In a truck accident case, who can be held responsible?
If you were hurt in an accident that involved a semi-truck, tractor-trailer, dump truck, big rig, garbage truck, or another large commercial vehicle, you may be wondering whether you can file a lawsuit and who you should sue.
To determine exactly which parties are appropriate to name as defendants in your case, you should consult with an experienced truck accident lawyer about the specific details of your accident and injuries. A lawyer will examine the facts of your case and identify all possible sources of recovery – including some you might not be aware of.
The following are common defendants for claims involving catastrophic truck accidents:
- Truck Drivers – If a truck driver was at fault for the accident that caused your injuries, […]
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Truck Accidents and Expert Witnesses
Expert Witnesses in Truck Accident Cases: FAQ
When you have a personal injury case involving a commercial truck, the stakes are high. Truck accident cases depend on highly specialized information including industry regulations, truck mechanics, and the long-term medical and economic impacts of your crash. To build a winning case, you will need the testimony of reliable witnesses, so it is essential that you have a lawyer who can bring in the right witnesses.
Who May Testify in Court As a Witness?
Not everyone has the right to come to court and testify in a truck accident case. In order to take the stand and answer questions before a jury during a live court proceeding, a person must qualify to give testimony as a fact witness or an expert witness.
As their name suggests, […]
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How long does it take to resolve a personal injury case?
How Long Does It Take to Resolve a Personal Injury Claim?
One of the most common questions that our clients ask is: how long it will take to settle my personal injury case? Unfortunately, no lawyer can answer that question for certain because every case is different and it can take time to reach the best outcome possible (if you encounter a lawyer who claims to be able to resolve your case in a fixed time period, that may be a red flag). And of course, if the insurance company refuses to offer an acceptable settlement, your case may go to trial which will extend the timeline a bit further.
To help you understand what to expect in a personal injury case, our experienced personal injury litigation team at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys explain the timeline of a typical case and the factors that can impact your recovery. […]
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Bloomsburg Car Accident Lawyer
Have you been injured in a car accident in Bloomsburg? Contact a car accident lawyer at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys today for a FREE consultation.
When you or your loved one have been injured in a car accident in the Bloomsburg area, your choice of legal representation matters. The car accident attorneys at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys have a long history of winning cases. Our lawyers have earned national recognition for their success, and have been named among the Best Lawyers in America (via Best Lawyers), Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, and the nation’s Best Law Firms (U.S. News and World Report).
For more than 60 years, the car accident attorneys at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys have been handling auto accident claims for injured victims and their families in Columbia County and beyond. We know fighting the insurance company on your own is an uphill battle. […]
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