What is Liability?
Liability is the legal responsibility for one’s acts or omissions; an obligation one is bound to by law to perform, typically involving the payment of monetary damages. It is one of the most significant words in the field of law.
According to Black’s Law Dictionary, liability is defined as “the state of being legally responsible for something, such as a debt or obligation.” As such, it assumes that a person is responsible for the harm they cause another. There are several different types of liability including contractual liability, when one party breaks a contract, tort liability from civil wrongs, or strict liability where a party is held responsible for damages, regardless of fault.
Liability is important in law because it ensures individuals are held responsible for their actions, and that injured parties receive compensation. An example of a liability is a driver who causes an accident by driving recklessly. The driver will be held liable for any resulting injuries to people and property. Understanding liability is essential for individuals, businesses, and legal professionals to navigate legal responsibilities they owe to others.
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Big Rig Truck Accidents
The big rig accident lawyers at Munley Law will protect and preserve all evidence in your big rig accident case. Our team deploys skilled investigators immediately to collect evidence while it’s fresh and available. Let our experienced truck accident attorneys work for you today.
Munley Law has handled some of the nation’s largest trucking cases, winning millions in verdicts and settlements. Our lawyers are recognized as Best Lawyers in America and have three attorneys on staff who are board certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. We’ve helped shape safer trucking laws and are regularly asked to share our knowledge of trucking accident law with attorneys nationwide.
Contact Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys today for a free consultation about your truck accident case. Call us, use our online form, or click “Chat Now” for immediate assistance from a representative. […]
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Box Truck Accident Lawyer
If you were involved in a box truck accident, you have the right to compensation.
As devastating as passenger vehicle accidents can be, accidents involving box trucks can be even more damaging. From physical injuries to emotional stress, you have too much to deal with to worry about how to pay all your expenses. A box truck accident lawyer at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys can help ensure box truck drivers, box truck companies, box truck manufacturers, and others are held responsible as you focus on recovering from the accident.
Were you or a loved one injured in a box truck accident? If the answer is yes, Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys expresses its deepest condolences. We are aware that motor vehicle accidents of any kind are difficult events to navigate. Trucking accidents, in particular, can be traumatic experiences for all that are involved. […]
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Delivery Truck Accident Lawyer
Our Delivery Truck Accident Attorneys Will Fight For Your Rights
It’s not hard to imagine why a collision between a passenger vehicle and a delivery truck can be a horrifying and hugely damaging incident. Even a relatively small truck is significantly larger and heavier than a passenger vehicle, which puts the members of the smaller vehicle at great risk if a truck accident does occur. In fact, data shows that in accidents between trucks and passenger vehicles, the driver and occupants of the truck are far less likely to be hurt.
If you or a loved one has experienced the trauma of a delivery truck accident, a delivery truck accident lawyer at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys is here to help. There’s no way to undo the pain you’ve experienced, but there is a way to seek both justice and compensation for your suffering. Our truck accident lawyers will fight tirelessly to protect your rights in the wake of your accident. […]
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Truck Drivers Speeding
How Dangerous is a Speeding Truck Driver?
Accidents involving trucks and tractor-trailers can be pretty severe. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, there are almost 7,000 truck and tractor-trailer crashes in the state every year. Between 100 and 200 of these accidents result in fatalities annually.
The severity of these accidents is not surprising because commercial large vehicles are heavier than passenger vehicles. When the weight of the truck is combined with high speed, the outcome can be quite tragic.
This is why people who are involved in accidents with large commercial vehicles tend to suffer significant injuries. The authorities know this too. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has capped the upper-speed limit for all vehicles at 70 miles per hour for good reason. Even then, the maximum speed limit in Pennsylvania can be adjusted to account for road and weather conditions. Our state can review the speed limits on its roads during dangerous weather conditions. […]
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How to Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer Near Me
Do I Need a Truck Accident Lawyer Near Me?
Semi truck accidents can be devastating to motorists in passenger vehicles. Nearly 70 percent of all fatal truck accidents result in fatal injuries sustained by the driver of the passenger vehicle not the truck drivers. Truck accident injuries are far more serious that passenger vehicle accidents and some of the most severe accident injuries happen to the passenger vehicle driver.
If you were in a car accident that involved a semi truck you may have serious injuries, even traumatic brain injuries, serious spinal cord injuries or other severe injuries, mounting medical bills and a long recovery ahead. You might be considering a personal injury lawsuit to help you seek compensation for your medical bills for your accident injuries, lost wages, non economic damages such as pain and suffering and economic damages such as property damage resulting from your trucking accident. […]
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