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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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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Marion Munley: 2020 Lawyer of the Year, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Allentown Metro
Marion Munley Recognized as 2020 Lawyer of the Year in Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs in the Allentown, PA Metro Area
Marion Munley has been named “2020 Lawyer of the Year in Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs – Allentown Metro Area” by The Best Lawyers in America© in Pennsylvania.
A board-certified personal injury lawyer, she was named Lawyer of the Year in Product Liability Litigation-Plaintiffs-Allentown Metro by Best Lawyers in 2017 and 2019. She also was selected by her peers for inclusion in “Best Lawyers in America” in the areas of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs from 2012 through 2020. Marion holds an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a peer rating for the highest level of professional excellence and high ethical standing. […]
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Do I need to purchase rental car insurance?
If you’re traveling this summer, you may decide to rent a car for a road trip, or just to explore your vacation destination. When you rent a car, you have the option to purchase rental car insurance at the counter. Is this a good idea, or a waste of money? The answer is that it most likely depends on what kind of insurance you already have, if any. Some drivers absolutely need to buy rental insurance, but others don’t. And chances are you probably don’t need all of the coverages they offer.
Let us explain…
The different rental car insurance options
Liability coverage – Also known as “supplemental liability coverage.” Liability coverage is required in all states. This is the coverage that applies if you hurt someone or damage their property in an auto accident. If you have sufficient liability coverage on your personal auto policy, […]
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Trucking app promises progress, but raises safety questions
Technology has the capacity to transform the trucking industry and improve truck drivers’ way of life. Of course, that technology comes with questions about highway safety and to what extent tech companies can be held liable as their products become increasingly central to our lives.
The trucking industry is a fast-paced, competitive environment worth hundreds of billions of dollars. This market, combined with the overall unavailability of a direct and easy way for truckers to arrange the loads they haul, leaves a gap for the ever-growing technological advancement of our modern age to creep in. In 2013, Drew McElroy and Jonathan Salama took advantage of this gap to create the app “Transfix.” This app aims to make it easier for independent truckers to schedule loads, thereby decreasing the amount of time a truck may sit empty, losing money. Typically, independent truck drivers rely on freight brokers to schedule the loads they haul. […]
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What Happens if You Get in an Accident in the Company Vehicle?
Driving a company car can be both a benefit and a burden. The perks include not paying for gas out of your own pocket and not worrying about putting miles or wear and tear on your own car. But what happens when you are involved in an accident in a company car? Understanding who is at fault and must pay can be confusing.
If you are involved in an accident in a company car
and your employer purchased commercial auto insurance, the commercial auto
insurance provider will usually pay any valid claims related to the accident,
as long as the employee was using the vehicle properly at the time of the
accident. Most of the time, your employer will deal with the insurance company
directly, though you may have to answer questions or provide other evidence
upon request of the insurance company. […]
