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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Bethlehem Truck Accident Lawyer
Truck accident cases in Bethlehem, PA, are complex. Every case requires the unique skill set of the experienced Bethlehem truck accident lawyers at Munley Law. Compared to other smaller vehicles, trucks are massive and capable of incredible devastation when they get in an accident. Victims who survive often have to deal with at least one serious injury, sky-high medical bills, wage loss, and many other issues. For victims of these truck accidents, recovery can be long and arduous. There are also significant cost implications and possible loss of income.
Don’t deal with the burden of a truck accident alone. You need a law firm with exMunley Law is an award-winning truck accident law firm serving residents of Bethlehem, PA. If you or a loved one has been in a truck accident in Bethlehem, PA, or Lehigh Valley, our attorneys can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Major Causes of Truck Accidents in Bethlehem, […]
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Bethlehem Premises Liability Lawyer
Bethlehem Premises Liability Lawyers
In Pennsylvania, every property owner or manager is expected to keep their properties safe and free of hazards for visitors, guests, and invitees. If a homeowner, property manager, or business owner fails to keep the property safe and hazard-free for visitors, they may be held legally responsible if a hazard results in injury. If you were injured on someone else’s property in Bethlehem, PA, you may have a Bethlehem premises liability case.
The premises liability lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys are knowledgeable about these types of cases and have won numerous multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts. Contact us to explore and discuss your legal options. Call Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys toll-free at 844-303-7321 for a free consultation.
Understanding Premises Liability in Bethlehem, PA
When you’re injured on someone else’s property, you have the right to file a premises liability claim against the person who owns or manages that property. […]
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Marion Munley and Daniel Munley: Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiffs Lawyers
Marion Munley and Dan Munley Named to 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers List
Marion and Dan are the only Scranton lawyers to make the 2020 list.
On April 3, 2020, Lawdragon Magazine named attorneys Marion Munley and Dan Munley to its prestigious list of the 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers. Only twenty-seven Pennsylvania practitioners made the 2020 list, and the two Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys attorneys are the only Scranton area lawyers to be given this distinguished honor.
In determining the 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, Lawdragon investigated practitioners in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. Only lawyers who have consistently demonstrated the highest quality of legal representation over the course of their careers are eligible to be named, and Lawdragon places particular attention on attorneys’ recent achievements.
In addition to being named one of the 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, […]
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What happens if I’m injured at an Airbnb?
Airbnb stays becoming more common throughout Pennsylvania
Airbnb has grown rapidly over the last several years, including in Northeastern Pennsylvania; the Poconos have become an Airbnb hot spot. Monroe County was Airbnb’s third-most profitable county in Pennsylvania in 2019 behind Philadelphia and Allegheny (Pittsburgh). Hosts in Monroe County made nearly $19 million that year renting their homes to visitors and tourists. In addition, Airbnb listings are available from Scranton to Philadelphia, and all over the state.
As Airbnb becomes an increasingly popular way to book accommodations, guests should be aware of their rights in case something goes wrong.
While Airbnb’s website advertises a careful vetting process for hosts and provides home safety recommendations, the company cannot guarantee that the homes listed on their platform are free from hazards. Common injuries you may sustain at someone else’s home include:
- Slip and falls resulting in concussion, […]
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Daniel Munley: Lawyer of the Year, Product Liability Litigation-Plaitiffs, Allentown
Daniel W. Munley has been named “Lawyer of the Year in Product Liability Litigation-Plaintiffs for the Allentown Metro Area” by The Best Lawyers in America© in 2020.
Dan Munley, a board-certified civil trial advocate (according to the National Board of Trial Advocacy), is a longstanding truck accident lawyer with a national reputation for successful representation of clients in trials. In addition, he is certified by the Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (AITLA).
Mr. Munley has received numerous awards. Among others, he has been named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania by the National Trial Lawyers Association and recognized by the French Consulate in New York City and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America for his representation of the family of a victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. […]
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