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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Fatal tractor trailer crash on I-81 in Lackawanna County
A Dickson City man and a Philadelphia woman were killed in a crash with a tractor trailer on I-81 in Moosic, PA at around 11:20 PM Wednesday, October 7, 2020. The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that fire departments from Moosic, Avoca and Taylor responded to the crash scene, along with multiple EMS units. The highway was shut down for hours overnight before reopening around 7AM on Thursday morning. Initial reports say that the tractor-trailer struck the victims’ vehicle while attempting to change lanes; both vehicles then went over an embankment and the car was crushed under the truck. The truck driver was not seriously injured.
Additional investigation will determine the exact cause of the crash. The days following a tractor-trailer crash will be critical in collecting and preserving evidence in order to determine if negligence contributed to this tragedy. Most tractor-trailers are equipped with black box data recorders containing all kinds of information about the truck and driver in the moments leading up to the crash. […]
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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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National Trucking Law Award Renamed in Honor of Robert W. Munley
Marion and Daniel Munley receive national trucking law award renamed in honor of their father and Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys founder, Robert W. Munley
Marion Munley and Daniel W. Munley received the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Trucking Litigation Group’s “Robert W. Munley Award” on Sunday July 12 during the AAJ’s virtual Annual Convention. Formerly the “Chairman’s Award,” the award was renamed this year in honor of the late Robert W. Munley (1930-2019). The award is presented annually by the Chair of the Trucking Litigation Group to an attorney who has done extraordinary work to further the group’s objectives: educating other lawyers on trucking law matters and contributing to the improvement of highway safety through legal work and advocacy.
A trucking law pioneer
Attorney Jeanmarie Whalen, a partner at the Florida firm Domnick, Cunningham and Whalen and immediate past chair of the Trucking Litigation Group, […]
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Employees sue companies in public nuisance lawsuits
COVID-19, workplace protections, and public nuisance lawsuits
The coronavirus pandemic has drawn attention to issues related to workplace safety and employee protections.
This week, the Pennsylvania Department of Health issues a new order requiring hospitals to better protect healthcare workers from the coronavirus. Hospitals will be required to provide respirators to staff involved in direct care of COVID-19 patients, replace soiled or damaged respirators on request, require universal masking, and notify staff members who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. They must also provide testing for their workers. These changes come after months during which nurses and other healthcare workers complained of inadequate protections, rationing PPE, and other safety concerns.
Workers suing McDonalds, Amazon test public nuisance theory in workplace safety lawsuits
Employees at McDonalds and Amazon seeking better workplace conditions have taken legal action against their employers. […]
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Truck Accidents and Expert Witnesses
Expert Witnesses in Truck Accident Cases: FAQ
When you have a personal injury case involving a commercial truck, the stakes are high. Truck accident cases depend on highly specialized information including industry regulations, truck mechanics, and the long-term medical and economic impacts of your crash. To build a winning case, you will need the testimony of reliable witnesses, so it is essential that you have a lawyer who can bring in the right witnesses.
Who May Testify in Court As a Witness?
Not everyone has the right to come to court and testify in a truck accident case. In order to take the stand and answer questions before a jury during a live court proceeding, a person must qualify to give testimony as a fact witness or an expert witness.
As their name suggests, fact witnesses may testify about events that they observed firsthand. […]
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