What is a Judgment?
A judgment is the final part of a court case that resolves all the contested issues and terminates the lawsuit; a final decision is made about the rights and claims of each side in a lawsuit.
According to Black’s Law Dictionary, judgment is defined as “a court’s final determination of the rights and obligations of the parties in a case,” demonstrating the authoritative nature of a judgment as the culmination of legal proceedings, which resolves disputes and establishes legal consequences. Judgments can vary in nature, including judgments on liability, damages, and equitable remedies, depending on the type of legal action and the issues presented.
Judgements can often make changes in the law that can have ripple effects throughout the nation. Specific cases, such as Brown v. Board of Education, exemplify landmark judgments that have had profound impacts on civil rights and legal precedents. Understanding the concept of judgment is essential for navigating the legal system, whether as a party directly involved in litigation, a legal professional, or a member of the public seeking to comprehend legal outcomes and their implications.
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Fighting the Insurance Company After a TBI
Why You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer to Help Fight the Insurance Company After a TBI
We don’t often think about the brain and the hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of different ways we use it every day. But break down each part of your day into its component parts and you begin to see just how much your brain does for us.
Even making your morning coffee becomes a multi-faceted, complex operation your brain runs each and every day. Even more fundamental than that, your brain directs your body to do numerous things that we never even think about: it makes sure that you breathe, it tells your heart to beat, and it directs your body to digest the food that you eat.
So what happens when you or someone you love suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI), affecting your brain’s ability to function? […]
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Workers’ Compensation for Joint Injuries
When your job requires constant movement like lifting, reaching, twisting, or squatting, your joints will likely take a beating. Whether it is a repetitive motion injury that results in joint damage or a sudden movement that causes injury, these acts can result in long-term health complications. While these workplace injuries sometimes just require some rest and short-term recovery, they can oftentimes result in chronic illness. If this happened to you, you are entitled to receive workers’ compensation for joint injuries.
If you have suffered from joint injuries because of your occupation, the workers’ compensation attorneys of Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys are here to help.
Common Joint Injuries From Occupational Risks
Musculoskeletal disorders, ergonomic injuries, or simply, joint injuries, occur from the use of muscles, tendons, and ligaments to perform frequent tasks. These motions can cause pain and eventually injury. […]
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Workers’ Compensation Back Injury Claim
If you’ve suffered a back injury at work, hire an experienced workers’ comp attorney
A work-related back injury can have long-lasting affects, ranging from a few missed shifts to short-term or permanent disability. Pushing yourself to keep working despite a back injury can lead to a prolonged recovery process or permanent damage.
At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, our Pennsylvania workers’ compensation lawyers can help you navigate the process of filing or appealing your claim so that you receive the compensation you need to recover from your back injury. Where full recovery isn’t possible, we will fight to recover the compensation you deserve to account for your new reality.
Common Workers’ Compensation Back Injury Claims
Filing a workers’ compensation claim for a back injury isn’t limited by your field or profession—anyone can sustain a back injury at work, […]
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Your Guide to Filing a Lawsuit
Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys Personal Injury Lawyers’ Guide to Filing a Lawsuit
If a company or person has acted in negligence and caused you serious injury, you may file a lawsuit in order to obtain financial compensation from the at-fault party. But filing a lawsuit can be a challenging task. Any slight mistake can cost you the compensation that you deserve or cause further damages. That’s why you need the proper guidance and an experienced team of attorneys.
Below, we will explain what it means to file a personal injury lawsuit and how to increase your chances of winning.
What does it mean to file a lawsuit?
A lawsuit is a formal legal case that you or your lawyer files with the court. Filing a lawsuit involves telling the court that the defendant acted negligently and hurt you (the plaintiff). […]
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What is Summary Judgment?
Understanding motions for summary judgment…and how to win them
If you sued a defendant for your injuries or other damages, then you can expect certain legal responses and defenses. While every case is unique, some stages of litigation come up in nearly every lawsuit. Summary judgment is one of those phases. Understanding what summary judgment is and how handle it is key to winning big in your case. As a result, our experienced trial lawyers define summary judgment and provide a guide to using this legal step to maximize your compensation payout.
To discuss the details of your lawsuit for FREE, schedule a consultation with an award-winning Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys litigator today.
Motions for summary judgment: what they are and what do they do
In order to fully grasp motions for summary judgment, you must have a basic understanding of how lawsuits work. […]
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Judge says Monsanto cancer case can move forward
Earlier this week, a federal judge ruled that lawsuits against agricultural giant Monsanto could proceed and that key plaintiffs’ witnesses may testify. The lawsuits allege that Monsanto’s weedkiller Roundup caused users to develop cancer.
This move represents a win for victims, but they will still face an uphill battle at trial, as the judge called their claims “shaky” but admissible.
Thousands of individual plaintiffs claim Monsanto’s widely used weedkiller RoundUp caused them to develop cancer and that Monsanto provided no consumer warning. Specifically, the lawsuits link the ingredient glyphosate to an increased risk of non-Hodgkins lymphoma, and claim that the company knew about the risk and failed to warn the public, going so far as to suppress research that suggested the product was dangerous. The ingredient glyphosate is considered a probable human carcinogen according to the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer. […]
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Could Your Prescription Medicine Affect Your Driving?
Prescription Drugs and Driving Can Be a Fatal Mix
You know that alcohol and illegal drugs can impair driving ability and cause dangerous accidents. But what about your prescription medication? Many people don’t realize that even medicine that is prescribed by a doctor and taken as directed can affect your driving.
It is an issue that concerns our car accident lawyers, as well as many lawmakers. The penalty for driving under the influence of medication carries the same penalty as a DUI in certain states. The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reported that drugs were present in 43% of fatally injured drivers in 2017, more frequently than alcohol was present. This applies to some legal prescription and over-the-counter drugs, as well as illegal drugs.
Drugged driving is more complex than driving under the influence of alcohol for several reasons. […]
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It’s your money and they want it now!
As seen in the Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal.
By J. Christopher Munley
We all have seen the hard-hitting television commercials decrying: “It’s your money and you want it now!” These get-your-cash now ads, while seemingly helpful to those experiencing financial hardship, prey on individuals who have money in structured settlements.
They may seem too good to be true — and in most instances they are. What these ads don’t disclose is that the realized value to you now of this money owed to you in the future will be less than the amounts in the settlement, sometimes up to 40 percent less.
The ads are designed and created by companies that are in the business of purchasing structured settlements, otherwise known as “factoring companies,” and it is their goal to entice structured settlements holders to sell their settlements in exchange for a lump sum payment at the “present value” of the structure. […]
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8 Tips for Avoiding Sandy Repair Scams
How to avoid a contracting scam
Pennsylvania residents should be on guard against Superstorm Sandy-related home repair scams.
Unqualified contractors, high-pressure sales pitches and price gouging are on the upswing – and unwary homeowners are paying the price.
The situation has prompted state Attorney General Linda Kelly to issue a consumer warning:
“Natural disasters can be a magnet for scam artists and unscrupulous operators who are more interested in taking money from storm victims than in helping with repairs,” Kelly said. “Consumers should remain vigilant, understand their rights and carefully evaluate any contractors they hire to repair homes or to address other storm damage.
“It is understandable for homeowners to look for speedy repairs, attempting to return to normal activities as quickly as possible, but consumers should not allow the desire for immediate repairs to cloud their judgment regarding contractors.”
Following are 8 tips to avoid falling prey to a shady shingle or siding company:
- Ask all contractors to give you their state registration number, […]
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Triple Fatal Accident Serves as a Reminder to Pennsylvania Drivers of the Dangers of Drowsy Driving
An early morning accident on Saturday left three people dead and two others seriously injured after the driver apparently fell asleep behind the wheel. The single-car crash occurred around 2:15 a.m. on I-81 north near Butler Township after the car traveled across the grass median and slammed into the concrete bridge support beam.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that drowsy driving accidents cause more than 100,000 crashes a year, resulting in 40,000 injuries and approximately 1,550 deaths. However, the NHTSA believes these numbers are actually much higher due to underreported drowsy driving accidents.
One of the leading causes of drowsy driving is shift work. With irregular hours, long shifts, and disrupted sleep patterns, the NHTSA reports shift workers run a particularly high risk of drowsy driving crashes.
However, anyone that is sleep deprived is a danger on the highway. […]
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