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How Long Do I Have to Tell My Insurance I Was In a Car Accident?

What is the Statute of Limitations After a Car Accident?

Though they may be all too common, car accidents and the potential associated personal injury lawsuits in general, follow very specific statute of limitations and they vary depending on the state you live in.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a vehicle accident you have legitimate reasons to be confused, distracted and unsure about your state laws regarding time limits. What IS a reasonable time frame for you to open your claim? What can you expect from the claim process? What is the legal time limit for filing a personal injury claim?

If you were involved in a car accident, the car accident lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys can help. Contact us today for a free consultation.

When Do I Report a Car Accident to the Insurance Company? […]

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How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Car Accident?

What Are the Statute of Limitations in a Car Accident?

In the days and weeks following a car accident, you are focused on a lot of distracting and important things such as medical visits, recovering from any injuries sustained in the auto accident, worrying about finances such as trying to repair vehicle damage, replacing a vehicle that was lost, lost wages from missing work for injury or doctor visits and more. Time can move faster than it seems. So you might be wondering: What are the statute of limitations for filing a car accident claim in Pennsylvania?

You may not know this but car accidents and personal injury lawsuits in general, follow very specific statute of limitations depending on the state you live in. The car accident lawyers Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys explains how long you have to file a personal injury lawsuit after a car accident and what steps you need to take to meet those time constraints. […]

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What Can I Sue for After a Truck Accident?

A truck accident can happen at any time. When you are in a passenger vehicle, on a bike or motorcycle, you are particularly vulnerable to serious injuries. Trucks are heavy vehicles with a lot of force and the potential to cause serious damage just by their sheer size and weight.

Pennsylvania has many interstates, routes and highways which see a lot of truck traffic. If you have ever been traveling on route 81 for instance, you know how intimidating and scary it can swiftly become to be surrounded by large trucks going at a high rate of speed.

After a truck accident you might be facing a lot of frustrating and confusing hardships. You can have minor or very serious injuries, you might have lost your vehicle which was your primary transportation to work, you might be angry and scared looking forward to a future with physical therapy, […]

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Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawyer

Have you or a loved one been injured in a commercial vehicle accident? The truck accident lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys are here to help.

Being involved in any type of accident can be catastrophic to the victim and their family. However, when a commercial vehicle crash leaves you injured and unable to work, resulting in piling medical bills, you need a law firm that can help you recoup your losses and hold the at-fault party accountable.

At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, our personal injury lawyers work with you to recover lost wages, medical bills, property damage, and more. To set up a consultation with our legal team, contact the commercial vehicle accident lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys by calling844-686-5397 or connecting with us online.

What Is a Commercial Vehicle Accident?

Commercial vehicle accidents are those collisions that involve commercial transport. […]

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Who Is At Fault in an Intersection Accident?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 36% of car accidents occur at intersections. While there are various intersections a driver may encounter in their commute, laws regarding who is at the right of way will ultimately determine who is at fault in an intersection accident.

If you or a loved one have been injured in an intersection car accident, contact the car accident attorneys at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys today. We help car accident victims seek compensation in Wilkes-Barre, Philadelphia, and all across Pennsylvania.

Types of Intersections: Left Turn Accidents

Intersection accidents may occur at several intersections, specifically if one driver is making a left turn against oncoming traffic. These intersections include:

• Traffic Light Intersections
• Stop Sign Intersections
• Uncontrolled Intersection
• Uncontrolled T-Intersection

Traffic Light Intersection Accidents

When drivers approach a traffic light intersection, […]

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Teenage Traffic Fatalities Increase Dramatically During Prom-Graduation Season

Prom and graduation season is here again, and although it is a time for celebration, it is also the most dangerous time for teens in regards to traffic fatalities. The biggest danger teens face on prom or graduation night is auto accidents, either because the driver has been drinking, is tired, or is simply distracted by a carload of friends.

How Likely is a Teen Driver to Get into a Fatal Car Accident?

In the United States, although teenagers drive less than their parents, the number of crash deaths involving teens is disproportionately high. According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, in the U.S., the fatal crash rate per mile driven for 16-19-year-olds is nearly 3 times the rate for drivers ages 20 and over. The fatal crash rate per mile drove is nearly twice as high for 16-17-year-olds as it is for 18-19-year-olds. […]

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Car Accident Lawyer in Ohio

The trauma of experiencing an accident doesn’t end once you leave the scene. We know that the mental, emotional, physical, and financial impact of a car accident can follow you for a very long time. It can all feel isolating and overwhelming, whether it’s you or someone you love carrying the weight and experience of your accident. In 2020 alone, Ohio saw 1,154 fatal car accidents, and 1,230 total traffic fatalities; there are, of course, thousands more accidents every year that are non-fatal but still traumatizing. 

We at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys know how hard the aftermath of an accident can be, and we are here to help you navigate a way through it. Don’t take this on alone: allow us to help so that you can focus on your recovery. Our highly experienced and compassionate lawyers are standing by and are ready to begin fighting for you at any time. […]

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Hazleton Uber Accident Lawyer

If You Were Hurt in an Uber Accident, Contact a Hazleton Car Accident Attorney Today for Free Consultations 

Uber provides a reliable service for anyone needing a ride in thriving cities likes Hazleton, Pennsylvania, and throughout Luzerne County. It is convenient. It helps you avoid the cost of owning and maintaining your own car. And it is smart to use a ride-sharing service like Uber, especially if you have been out on the town and want to avoid driving after having a few drinks.

While Uber can be convenient and safe, there are risks when we take a ride with Uber. A recent study conducted by the University of Chicago and Rice University, shows that car accident deaths have increased significantly with the increase in use of the Uber app.

The study suggests that the increase may be caused by Uber drivers operating their vehicles when they are distracted or tired. […]

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Decrease in traffic leads to increase in speed, reckless driving

Nationwide, stay-at-home orders have left typically congested roads and highways with much less traffic. Unfortunately, some drivers have taken the empty road as an invitation to disregard traffic laws. Some states report seeing increased numbers of people pulled over for speeding, and some have even reported increases in traffic fatalities.

With shelter at home rules in place throughout much of the country, fewer people are out on the roads.  Many drivers see the open roads as an opportunity to surpass speed limits without impunity.  They feel like they are alone on the roads.  But in many states, police have issued record numbers of speeding tickets over the past 2 months. Tickets are being issued on both freeways and local roads.

The increased number of speeders and the excessive speed that these cars are traveling at, appear to be directly contributing to increased numbers of accidents and fatalities.  […]

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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. […]

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Phone-related driver distraction still on the rise

Cellphones have been a root cause of distracted driving since they first became popular in the 1990s.  However, cellphone manipulation while driving continues to change.  A 2018 study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in Virginia found that drivers were 57% more likely to be found manipulating or using a cellphone than a survey conducted in 2014.  According to the IIHS, cellphone use was a contributing factor in over 800 crash deaths in the United States in 2017 alone.  But while drivers were less likely to be seen simply holding or talking on a cell phone in 2018 than 2014, they were more likely to be observed actually manipulating their phones.

                In 2014, only
2.4% of Virginia drivers were observed using their cellphones.  However, in 2018 this number rose to
3.4%.  This is compared to the 4.1% of
Virginia drivers observed talking on a cellphone in 2014, […]

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It’s resolution time: Four ways to be a better driver in 2019

It’s that time
of year again, when the beginning of a new year motivates people to make
resolutions and work hard to better themselves. 
These resolutions often include eating healthier, working out more
often, and spending less time on social media. 
But one thing that is often, quite unfortunately, overlooked is the
desire to practice safer driving habits. 
These resolutions do not have to be complicated, and can simply focus on
being a more vigilant, responsible driver when behind the wheel.  Here are a few easy resolutions to help you
become a safer, better driver in 2019.

            Always keep your focus on the road and your surroundings.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), thousands of people are killed each year via accidents caused by distracted driving.  Make a promise to yourself to put down your phone, avoid letting passengers distract you, and keep your radio at a reasonable level.  […]

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Travel Safely This Thanksgiving!

According to AAA, the number of Americans traveling for Thanksgiving will increase 11% as compared to last year. This means that almost forty million people will be reaching their holiday destination by driving. With more vehicles on the roads, travel risks increase. Poor weather conditions and distracted driving can cause serious accidents. Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys offers these tips to keep you and your family safe this holiday travel season.

Know your route and the risks before you leave your home. Make sure you know the latest weather forecasts and road conditions along your route. Have your directions mapped out in your mind, as well as plugged into your GPS. This will keep you on the most direct, traffic-free path, which can reduce your risk of being in an accident.

Before you get on the highway, prepare your vehicle for long-distance travel. […]

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Truck crash on I-81 claims two lives

Yesterday, a tractor trailer crash on Interstate 81 killed two people and seriously injured two others.

A family from Canada was traveling on I-81 northbound in Scott Township near the Fleetville exit.  They were stopped in traffic when they were rear-ended by a tractor trailer operated by JVM Transport. The truck crash killed the 45-year-old father and 10-year-old son; the mother and daughter were taken to the hospital in Lackawanna County. The driver of another tractor trailer that had been stopped in traffic was also taken to the hospital.

Via WNEP: “According to investigators, the big rig did not stop in time and hit the car which was stopped in traffic from an earlier crash.” 

Dan Munley, former chair of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Trucking Litigation Group, states that  “we have handled other cases in our area where a tractor trailer failed to stop in traffic and either killed or seriously injured another driver. […]

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Hazleton Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

You were walking or jogging in Hazleton and, in an instant, everything changed. Something happened and all of a sudden you were on the ground in pain, wondering how you would be able to provide for your family.

You were injured in a pedestrian accident that wasn’t your fault.

Now it is up to you to try to put the pieces back together.

Pedestrian accidents are an all-too-common occurrence. From driver negligence to poor crosswalk engineering, there are numerous factors that can create circumstances in which pedestrians are helpless to avoid being injured. While pedestrian accidents can – and generally should – be avoided with safe driving, they continue to occur on a routine basis. Those who are at fault deserve to be held legally and financially accountable.

At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, we are committed to fighting for injured pedestrians in Hazleton, […]

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Feds Urge Smartphone Makers to Help Fight Distracted Driving

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) faces an uphill battle against distracted driving. Deadly car accidents are on the rise, and electronic distractions – apps, social media, and texting behind the wheel – are to blame.

Car accident fatalities are at their highest since 2009, and 2016 has seen a nearly 10% jump over last year.  Insurance companies and safety experts point to driver distraction as the most likely culprit.  And it’s easy to see why. In a world where we are almost never disconnected from our phones, many smartphone apps are practically designed for use while driving. To see what an epidemic distracted driving has become, simply look to your left or right when stuck at a traffic light, observes Nick Kurczewski at Cars.com. You will more than likely see one of your fellow drivers looking down at their phone. […]

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Fatal Car Crashes Rise Sharply in 2016

Fatal car crashes are soaring, and the government is scrambling to come up with a way to bring these numbers down.

Nearly 18,000 people have been killed in traffic accidents so far this year, an increase of more than 10% over the same period in 2015. From 2014 to 2015, traffic deaths jumped more than 7%, the largest year-over-year increase since the 1960s. This year’s surge will likely surpass that record.

It’s true that Americans are driving more miles than they did last year (3.3% more), but not enough to account for the increase in crashes.

Road to Zero Fatal Car Crashes

A number of safety groups have come together to form Road to Zero, a coalition aimed at lowering the number of traffic deaths to zero by the year 2046. Their goal is inspired by Swedish policies begun in 1997 that brought crashes down 50% in less than 15 years. […]

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Traffic Deaths Continue to Rise in 2015, 2016

Traffic deaths in the U.S. are rising at an alarming rate.

In 2015, fatal car crashes increased 7.2% from the previous year. And, preliminary numbers for the first half of 2016 show a 9% increase over the same period last year.

So far this year, more than 19,000 people have lost their lives in car crashes, and an additional 2.2 million have suffered injuries. Given these numbers, the National Safety Council estimates that this year could be the deadliest Labor Day weekend in 8 years.

Why are fatal accidents up so much, and what can we do about it?

On one hand, cars are getting safer. Safety equipment and technology have improved remarkably over the last decade, with many life-saving features now standard on new models. Yet traffic deaths continue to climb.

According to National Safety Council CEO Deborah Hersman,  […]

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Drivers Beware – Pokemon Go is Driving People to Distraction

Pokemon Go is taking over.

If you haven’t already heard, Pokemon Go is an enormously popular new augmented reality gaming app that uses players’ GPS and smartphone camera to allow users to explore their real-life environments to capture virtual creatures.  Launched about a week ago, it has already been downloaded by 7.5 million people. It surpassed Tinder as the #1 most downloaded app on iTunes,  and is getting more usage time than any social media platform.

If distracted driving wasn’t enough of a problem already…

The game has been praised for getting people outside, moving around, and interacting with other users in real life. However, the game can be highly distracting. There have already been reports of people falling, walking into walls, and being robbed while trying to catch Pokemon. Safety officials have issued warnings, urging players to “look up once in a while.” […]

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Teen in jail, Snapchat speed filter blamed for 107 MPH crash

A 19-year-old girl is in jail after allegedly causing a 107 MPH car crash outside of Atlanta, GA, while using Snapchat to record her speed.

Snapchat has a filter that allows users to record how fast they’re traveling when they take photos or videos with the app.

As personal injury lawyers who handle car accidents on a daily basis, we can’t help but see the Snapchat speed filter as inherently dangerous, and as an accident waiting to happen. In a society already marred by distracted driving, this filter seems to contradict every effort to deter cell phone use behind the wheel. While representatives of the app claim that the speed filter includes a warning not to use it while driving, that seems contradictory to its very function and offers little comfort to the families of those who have been hurt in other accidents involving a speeding, […]