Insurance

What is Insurance?

Insurance is, “a contract whereby, for a stipulated consideration, one party undertakes to compensate the other for loss on a specified subject by specified perils. The party agreeing to make the compensation is usually called the “insurer” or “underwriter;” the other, the “insured” or “assured;” the agreed consideration, the “premium;” the written contract, a “policy;” the events insured against, “risks” or “perils;” and the subject, right, or interest to be protected, the “insurable interest.” (Black’s Law Dictionary 946. 4th Ed. Rev. 1968)

An insurance policy is a contract in which an individual or entity (the policyholder) pays an insurance company (the insurer) in regular payments in exchange for financial protection over specific risks or losses. For example, medical insurance helps to cover medical costs, such as hospital visits, hospital stays, and medications. Similarly, auto insurance helps to cover damages incurred from car accidents. Insurance payments are known as premiums. Insurance contracts typically limit the amount of costs that an insurance provider may be required to pay. 

The McCarran-Ferguson Act (15 U.S.C. § 1011) grants many aspects of insurance regulation to individual state governments. However, federal laws like federal taxes do apply to insurance, and must be acknowledged. Insurance is important to the legal system, as it helps protect individuals, those who cause harm to individuals through negligence, and any third party that is faced with the burden of compensating for an injury.

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Philadelphia Reckless Driving Accident Lawyer

Protecting Car Accident Victims in Philadelphia Since 1959

Traffic laws are put into place to protect drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users from harm. However, when drivers behave recklessly, their negligence can lead to severe and sometimes fatal outcomes.

If you or a loved one were injured in Philadelphia as a result of a reckless driving accident, call Munley Law. Our Philadelphia car accident lawyers have been helping injury victims since 1959 recover the compensation they need to move forward from accidents.

For a no-obligation, free consultation, contact the Philadelphia reckless driving accident lawyers at Munley Law today to schedule a free consultation.

What is Reckless Driving?

Under Pennsylvania law, “Any person who drives any vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving.” Should you be found guilty of reckless driving, […]

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Pittsburgh Birth Injury Lawyer

Our Pittsburgh Birth Injury Lawyers Will Get You Justice

Having a baby should be a joyous occasion. Unfortunately, when medical negligence causes a birth injury, the consequences can be devastating for the entire family. As leading birth injury lawyers in Pittsburgh, Munley Law is dedicated to providing support and representation to families affected during the difficult time following a birth injury. We understand the suffering and loss a family can experience when a child is injured during birth due to medical negligence. Our attorneys are experienced in working with families to seek justice for the wrongs that occurred.

At Munley Law, our Pittsburgh personal injury lawyers are committed to providing personalized representation to each client we serve. Our attorneys have extensive knowledge and experience handling birth injury cases. We can provide you with the resources and legal guidance you need to seek justice. […]

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Is Workers’ Compensation for Independent Contractors Available?

When you are an independent contractor you have more flexibility and the potential to earn more than workers who make a straight salary working for a single employer. And while there are obvious benefits, you know from experience that with the flexibility and extra earning capacity that comes with working for yourself, there are added anxieties and responsibilities.

When you work for yourself, you have a lot of freedom but also a lot to think about, prepare for and worry about.

When you work for yourself and you sustain a work-related injury or illness, you may wonder how you can afford your medical bills or how you’ll get paid for missed time from work. Fortunately, if you have Pennsylvania workers’ compensation insurance, those benefits can provide necessary financial support while you recover.

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Independent contractors work in every US business sector

According to an article by Business New Daily, […]

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How Long Does it Take to Resolve a Personal Injury Case?

Know what to expect and how to navigate your personal injury case

If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto, workplace, medical malpractice, or other catastrophic accident, the physical, emotional, and financial strains often feel as if they surmount at an exponential rate. Time seems to be of the essence and efforts to expedite your claim may prove to shortchange you of what you are entitled to, should you not be well-informed of common practices that can minimize your settlement. All personal injury cases are not created equal; there are many variables that can

influence the timeline of a personal injury case, and a trustworthy, experienced, and successful lawyer will never profess a guaranteed timeline. Esteemed personal injury attorneys can commit to resolving your case in the most efficient and effective way; our personal injury lawyers have spent decades fighting against culpable businesses and insurance companies in Pennsylvania and we will get you what you deserve. […]

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Reading Workers’ Compensation and Third Party Claims

What is a Third Party Claim?

Workers’ compensation claims are specific to your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance and only cover your medical bills and lost wages. If you qualify for specific loss or death benefits if you are a dependent of a loved one who has lost their life due to a work injury, those are covered as well by workers’ comp insurance.

When you file a third-party personal injury claim, however, you can receive financial compensation for damages such as:

  • Pain and suffering related to the injury or illness
  • Wrongful death and loss of consortium in the event of a fatal injury or disease
  • Cost of mental health treatments
  • Punitive damages, ie financial damages designed to punish the responsible party for their recklessness or negligence

If your injury or occupational disease was caused by someone other than a co-worker or your employer, […]

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