Litigation

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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Truck crash on I-81 claims two lives

truck-accidentsYesterday, a crash on Interstate 81 killed two people and seriously injured two others.

A family from Canada was traveling on I-81 northbound in Scott Township near the Fleetville exit.  They were stopped in when they were rear-ended by a tractor trailer operated by JVM Transport. The crash killed the 45-year-old father and 10-year-old son; the mother and daughter were taken to the hospital in Lackawanna County. The driver of another tractor trailer that had been stopped in traffic was also taken to the hospital.

Via WNEP: “According to investigators, the big rig did not stop in time and hit the car which was stopped in traffic from an earlier crash.” 

Dan Munley, former chair of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Trucking Group, […]

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Hazleton Bicycle Accident Lawyer

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If you were hurt in a bicycle accident in Hazleton, our attorneys can help you collect just compensation. Call today to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer for free.

bicycle accident lawyerWhether you ride for fun, exercise, or transportation, as a cyclist in Hazleton, you are at risk for being injured by a negligent driver. Bicycle accidents are alarmingly common. In most cases, it is a careless or distracted driver who is to blame. If you were run off the road or injured in a collision involving a motor vehicle, you deserve just compensation. With decades of experience and millions of dollars recovered, our attorneys can help maximize your financial recovery for your medical expenses, of income, pain and suffering, and other losses.

At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, we have been representing accident victims in Hazleton since 1959. […]

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Dan Munley attends IIHS tractor trailer crash test

Allentown Distracted Driving LawyerMunley trucking team invited to IIHS crash test

On Tuesday, August 29, 2017, Atty. Daniel W. Munley along with , Jerome Levans, attended a crash test conducted by the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Each year, thousands of people are either killed or injured when a passenger vehicle collides with the side of a tractor-trailer.  When a tractor-trailer is hit from the side, the advanced safety features of the passenger vehicle are not triggered because the passenger vehicle’s windshield is the first thing that comes into contact with the trailer. Hundreds of people die in crashes like these every year.

The IIHS crash tested the “Angel Wing” underride guard from Airflow Deflector, Inc. They are designed to prevent passenger vehicles from going underneath the tractor-trailer during a side-impact crash.  […]

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Truck Accident on I-81 in Wilkes-Barre

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Tractor trailer crash on I-81 in Wilkes-Barre – a truck accident lawyer’s perspective

A near the Highland Park Boulevard exit in Wilkes-Barre, PA this morning shut down Interstate 81 when one tractor trailer rear-ended another at around 4 a.m. One driver was trapped inside his and was taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries.

Wilkes-Barre truck accident lawyer and former chairman of the American Association for Justice Trucking Group Dan Munley notes the significance of the time of the crash: “Leading indicators show that at the time of the crash, the truck driver would have been at an increased risk for a fatigue-related accident.” A complete investigation will determine whether fatigue played a role in this case.

The human body operates on a 24-hour cycle, […]

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Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers From Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys Named Best Lawyers 2018

best lawyers 2018The Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys are pleased to announce that all six of our partners have been recognized in the 2018 edition of Best Lawyers in America.

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. For the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, 7.4 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in more than 58,000 leading lawyers being included in the new edition. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed;  inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.” […]

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