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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Robert W. Munley, 1930-2019
Robert W. Munley, Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys’s founder, was a Pennsylvania legal legend and personal injury law pioneer. He achieved record-setting verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients in Pennsylvania and nationwide. He founded Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys in 1959.
A Legal Pioneer
A United States Army veteran of the Korean War, Robert W. Munley graduated from the University of Scranton and Temple University School of Law, where he was a member of the Temple Law Review.
Bob, as he was known to his friends, family, and the legal community, was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1959. He served as an assistant district attorney in Lackawanna County for 10 years, during which time he prosecuted hundreds of cases.
In 1970, he embarked on full-time private practice with his brother, the late Senior U.S. District Judge James M. Munley, […]
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Caroline Munley
Caroline Munley is a top-rated personal injury lawyer and a fierce guardian of victims’ rights. As Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys’s managing partner, Caroline has won millions of dollars for car accident, commercial truck crash, and workplace injury victims.
She is widely recognized as an impassioned advocate and tenacious courtroom lawyer, and has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer since 2022. Since 2018, Caroline has been listed among the Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs and Workers’ Compensation Law-Claimants for Northeastern Pennsylvania. She was also honored to be named to the lists of Top 25 Women Trial Lawyers in PA, and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates. She was named as one of the Top 25 Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania by the Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers Association.
Caroline is certified as a specialist in the practice of workers’ […]
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Allstate’s $950,000 Blunder
Allstate required to pay out nearly a million dollars after delaying insurance coverage of fatal car crash
Attorney Daniel W. Munley, a partner in the law firm of Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, negotiated a $950,000.00 settlement on behalf of the family of a teenager killed in an automobile crash in 2001.
The defendant, who received his driver’s license just weeks before, was driving his mother’s Camaro at an excessive speed when he crossed double yellow lines to pass another vehicle and lost control of his automobile. The plaintiff‘s son was thrown from the vehicle and suffered a fatal wound.
The defendant’s insurance company, Allstate, failed to pay its obvious driver’s liability and delayed the case for a number of years. Attorney Munley offered Allstate numerous opportunities to act in good faith, […]
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Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys Ranked Among 2013 ‘Best Law Firms’ by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers®
The Pennsylvania law firm of Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, has received a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Allentown) in the newly released 2013 “Best Law Firms” rankings from U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers.®
The firm has also received a Tier 2 ranking in the area of Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants (Allentown) in the third edition of the rankings, which can be found online at http://bestlawfirms.usnews.com.
The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.
In addition to the firm’s practice area rankings, […]
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Air Bag Malfunction Prompts Ford Fiesta Recall
Ford recalls 150,000+ Fiesta models due to added danger caused by air bag deployment error
Ford is recalling more than 150,000 of its popular Fiesta subcompacts because the passenger side air bag does not work properly.
Air bags are one of the most important safety features in cars.
Ford says it is unaware of any crashes that have resulted from this defect, according to the Detroit Free Press.
The Pennsylvania injury lawyers at Munley, Munley & Cartwright represent victims in personal injury litigation, including those injured in accidents caused by auto defects. We are here to answer your questions and concerns. Call us toll-free at 877-763-2343 or use our online contact form.
According to the recall notice posted with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:
“The passenger side curtain air bag will not deploy in the event of a side impact collision when the front passenger seat is empty. […]
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