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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How Much Time Do I Have To Sue After A Slip And Fall Accident?
Statute of Limitations for Slip and Fall Accidents
The statute of limitations varies by state. For example, in Pennsylvania, slip and fall accidents fall under the broad category of “personal injury,” giving you two years from the date of when your injuries first occurred to file suit. When you suffer injuries from slip and falls, trip and falls, and other similar accidents, 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524(2) states that you have two years from the date of your accident to initiate a lawsuit and seek compensation.
Slip and fall accidents caused by negligence or the failure of property owners to maintain safe and hazard-free premises can cause severe injury and even death. According to the New York Times, the winter months are worse for people of all ages, as ice, snow, and slippery trip hazards make slip and fall accidents more prevalent. Wherever you are in America, […]
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How Long After a Slip and Fall Can You Sue?
Determining When to Sue in a Slip and Fall Case
The state you live in and laws surrounding personal injury and wrongful death ultimately determines how long after a slip and fall you can sue. While state laws take into account the amount of time it takes to file a claim with insurance, partake in negotiations, and in some cases, go to trial, should you miss the statute of limitations, you lose the right to seek legal recourse against the party who owned the property and caused your injury.
Learn more about slip and fall statute of limitations and how Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys can help get the compensation you deserve for your losses.
Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware Slip and Fall Statute of Limitations
For more than 60 years, the slip and fall attorneys at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys have been representing accident victims across Pennsylvania, […]
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What is the Average Settlement for a Slip and Fall Accident?
Slip and Fall Accident Settlements
Many people who suffer slip and fall accident want to know what the average settlement is, especially if you or a loved one recently suffered a serious injury or even wrongful death. While no two slip and fall accident cases are the same, there is still a lot of information to be gathered from what an “average” slip and fall settlement may yield to victims.
The best way to understand how much your case is worth is by speaking directly to a Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys slip and fall accident lawyer. At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, we work on a contingency fee basis, which means we don’t get paid unless we win your case. That means it’s free to speak to a lawyer to understand your options and what your an expect. Contact us today.
How Much is the Average Slip and Fall Settlement? […]
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How Much is Pain and Suffering Worth in a Slip and Fall Accident?
Understanding Pain and Suffering After a Slip or Fall Accident
How Much is Pain and Suffering Worth in a Slip and Fall Accident? Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone, at any time – from a friend’s front stairs, to your local grocery store, and your place of work – hazardous environments are all around and can cause serious harm to victims. Adults, 65 and older, are particularly vulnerable to slips and falls. In fact, over 3 million older adults are treated in hospital emergency rooms every year for slip and fall accidents.
If you or your loved one were a victim of a slip and fall accident, you may be entitled to compensation not only for immediate medical expenses, but for pain and suffering as well. Pain and suffering describes both the physical and emotional injuries a victim suffers following a slip and fall accident. […]
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Can You Sue for a Slip and Fall Accident?
Slip & Fall Accidents are More Common Than You Think
A slip and fall accident is, essentially, exactly what the name implies: one party is injured when slipping or tripping and falling, usually on another person’s property, due to some sort of hazardous condition. This hazardous condition could be anything from a faulty handrail to uneven pavement to a slippery surface.
For someone young and healthy, a fall might not sound like much to worry about, but the reality is that the ensuing injuries are often more serious than meets the eye. It’s also a far more common occurrence than you may realize; in fact, more than half a million slip and fall accidents requiring medical care occur in North America each year.
So what can you do if you are injured in a slip and fall accident? Many people may not realize that pursuing legal action is absolutely a possibility. […]
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