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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Some Valuable Information about Nail Gun Accidents
Nail guns are extremely valuable tools to both the construction industry and regular consumers. Unfortunately, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that nail gun accidents account for approximately 37,000 emergency room visits each year. Of those injured, nearly seventy percent were injured in the course of their employment. The balance of the people were consumers using the nail guns for non-business related tasks.
It’s not difficult to imagine how a nail gun accident might occur. For those who are injured while at work, it is important to file a workers’ compensation claim. You can find answers to many of your questions concerning workers’ compensation procedures here.
What if there was a problem with the nail gun? Whether you were injured in the course of your employment or not, you may have another type of claim. […]
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Truck Accident Lawyer Dan Munley Speaks at Annual Symposium
Last week, Dan Munley visited Nashville, TN, to speak about one of the most important aspects of a truck accident case: evidence.
Wednesday, September 28 kicked off the 2016 Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys Annual Symposium. The top truck accident lawyers in the country assembled to share their expertise and help their peers to best serve their clients.
Evidence in a Truck Accident Case
Drawing on more than 19 years of experience, Dan spoke about the preservation and spoliation of evidence. In any injury case, the evidence is important. In a truck accident case, however, prompt investigation and preservation of evidence are crucial to proving liability. Unlike typical auto accidents, evidence in a truck case will often include not only the vehicles involved but also the truck driver’s electronic log books, motor carrier records, and other vital information. […]
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Defective Consumer Products Lawyer
If you have sustained an injury from an appliance, a toy, a piece of furniture, or a medication, contact a defective consumer products lawyer at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys. Since 1959, our firm has worked to establish a reputation as industry experts in personal injury law. We have earned the highest client and peer ratings, and have been named among the Best Lawyers in America. Our own Marion Munley was named Product Liability Lawyer of the Year, 2017, for her work on behalf of injured plaintiffs. Call [phone-number] or fill out our email form today. The consultation is FREE, and we do not charge a fee for our services unless we win your case.
If you were injured by a defective consumer product, it’s wise to speak with an attorney who is knowledgeable in product liability cases. For more than 55 years, […]
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Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneysyers Named Best Lawyers in America, Marion Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneysyer of the Year
Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys attorneys recognized for excellence by Best Lawyers
Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys is pleased to announce that the legal guide Best Lawyers has named five of the Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys partners to the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers in America.
In addition, Best Lawyers designated Marion Munley “Lawyer of the Year” for Product Liability Litigation in the Allentown Metro Area.
Only a single attorney earns the title of “Lawyer of the Year” for each specialty and metropolitan area. Lawyer of the Year” honors are awarded to individual attorneys with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic location.
Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, […]
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E-Cigarette Explosion Lawyer
Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys is reviewing cases involving potential product liability lawsuits against the makers of electronic cigarettes that have caused serious injuries and burns after an explosion. If you or someone you know have been hurt by an e-cigarette explosion, contact our office to learn about your legal options. Our product liability lawyers have decades of experience obtaining justice for people who have been injured by an unsafe or defective product. We will review the details of your situation, answer your questions, and help you to determine the next steps to take – at no charge. Call [phone-number] or fill out our email form.
E-Cigarettes, E-Cigs, and Vaporizers Causing Serious Burn Injuries
The use of e-cigarettes (or “vaping”) has become an increasingly popular alternative to smoking tobacco, especially among young people. Unfortunately, these devices are currently not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), […]
