What is Litigation?
Litigation is the process of taking legal action and filing a lawsuit.
According to Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute (LII), litigation is defined as “the process of resolving disputes by filing or answering a complaint through the public court system.” As such, a judge or jury examines the evidence and makes a legally binding decision. This process can include various stages such as filing pleadings, conducting discovery, engaging in pre-trial motions, going to trial, and potentially appealing the court’s decision.
Litigation is beneficial because it allows for a formal resolution of disputes based on laws and legal precedent. However, litigation can be time-consuming and costly, as well as prolonged periods of uncertainty. Understanding litigation is crucial for individuals, businesses, and legal professionals navigating legal disputes and seeking to protect their rights and interests within the judicial system. It involves a comprehensive understanding of legal procedures, strategic decision-making, and effective advocacy to achieve favorable outcomes in court.
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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
If you or your loved one has experienced nursing home abuse, Munley Law’s nursing home abuse lawyers are here to help. For many elderly individuals, moving to a nursing home facility brings anxiety and sadness. While we hope they’ll discover opportunities for socialization and round-the-clock care, neglect unfortunately occurs far too frequently. With 65 years of experience representing personal injury victims, our team provides powerful advocacy for residents who feel voiceless.
Contact Munley Law today for a no-obligation, free consultation.
The Types of Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse occurs when nursing home staff or other employees of a long-term care facility mistreat residents, causing them harm.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) one in six people 60 years and older have been abused in a community care setting over the last year, with two out of three living facility staff admitting to elder abuse. […]
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Birth Injury Lawyers
A child’s birth should be a cause for celebration. But when negligent medical professionals cause your child to experience fetal distress, oxygen deprivation, or physical trauma, you have a right to take legal action. The long-term costs for medical care for your child, along with the emotional trauma you’ve had to endure, can be a burden too significant to handle on your own. At Munley Law, we fight for the injured children and their families who suffered from a birth injury. Let our birth injury attorneys help you get the financial compensation you need for your baby.
What is a Birth Injury?
According to the National Library of Medicine, a birth injury is any damage to the newborn’s body due to an adverse event that occurred at birth. Birth injuries can occur at any point in the birthing process or during pregnancy. […]
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Kentucky Truck Accident Lawyer
A collision with a commercial truck can change your life in an instant. Whether it happened on I-75 near Atlanta, I-95 outside Savannah, or a rural highway in southern Georgia, truck accidents often leave victims with serious injuries, costly medical bills, and overwhelming uncertainty about what to do next. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident anywhere in Georgia, you need experienced legal representation on your side.
At Munley Law, our nationally recognized truck accident attorneys have decades of experience standing up to trucking companies and their insurers. We know the complex regulations that govern the trucking industry, and we know how to hold negligent drivers and companies accountable. From Macon to Augusta, Columbus to Alpharetta, we represent truck accident victims across the state of Georgia.
Our team of truck accident attorneys are leaders in the field of trucking litigation. […]
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Schuylkill County, PA – Truck Driver Hit After Leaving Truck on I-81
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA (March 12, 2025) – A truck driver who had gotten out of his vehicle on Interstate 81 was hit by another vehicle in Schuylkill County on Monday.
According to the Pennsylvania State Police, the man was driving a 1994 Freightliner south when he was rear-ended near the Mahanoy Township exit of I-81 around 6 a.m. on March 10.
The truck driver had gotten out of his vehicle and was standing in the middle of the southbound lanes when he was hit by another vehicle.
Both the truck driver and the driver of the vehicle that hit him were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Police are investigating the accident.
Staying Safe At An Accident Scene in Schuylkill County
Many secondary accidents occur when drivers exit their vehicles on busy roadways, particularly in Schuylkill County, […]
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Lackawanna County, PA – Boy Dies After ATV Crashes Into an SUV
CARBONDALE TOWNSHIP, PA (March 11, 2025) — A 13-year-old boy driving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crashed into a sport utility vehicle (SUV) on the night of Monday, March 10.
The boy was reportedly driving on Electric Street when he crashed into the other vehicle, according to the Lackawanna Coroner. He became trapped under the SUV and the three people inside the car lifted it off of him.
At 8 PM, shortly after being rushed to Geisinger Community Medical Center, he succumbed to his injuries. The passengers in the SUV were also hospitalized and their conditions remained unknown.
The crash is under investigation.
Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents in Lackawanna County
Fatal crashes can be psychologically and physically traumatic for the loved ones and survivors of these crashes. The aftermath of a single-vehicle accident extends far beyond property damage. Victims often face:
- Life-altering traumatic injuries requiring extensive rehabilitation
- Psychological trauma, […]
