What is a Loss?
A loss is the monetary value assigned to an injury or damage in a personal injury claim, including pain and suffering, past and future income, future medical care, at-home assistance, current medical bills, etc.
According to Black’s Law Dictionary, “loss” is defined as “the harm or damage resulting from an injury; the deprivation or detriment to an owner or possessor as a result of a judgment or voluntary transfer of property.” As such, loss is often a broad term in law, encompassing both tangible and intangible impacts as loss can come from a variety of forms of damages.
Legal principles governing loss aim to provide remedies, compensation, or restitution to individuals or entities adversely affected by wrongful acts, accidents, or adverse events. Loss can include economic loss, personal loss or property loss. The assessment of loss often involves evaluating evidence, calculating damages, and applying legal standards to determine liability and appropriate remedies in civil litigation or legal disputes. As a legal term, loss underscores the importance of addressing and mitigating the impacts of losses through legal recourse and equitable remedies in accordance with applicable laws and judicial principles.
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ATV Accident Lawyer
Injured in an Off-Road Vehicle Accident? We Can Help.
Recreational vehicles are popular ways for people to enjoy the outdoors, but a fun ATV ride can turn into a life-changing accident. If you or someone you love has been injured in a recreational vehicle accident, an ATV accident lawyer can help you recover from your injuries.
All-terrain vehicles, or ATVs, are often used for recreation, but also provide transportation for farmers, ranchers, hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and emergency personnel who need to get to places unreachable by car. They can be especially dangerous for children to ride.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Pennsylvania has the second highest fatality rates from ATV accidents.
Those who have suffered injuries in ATV accidents should not delay in reaching out to an injury lawyer today. You only have a limited time to build a case and receive compensation to recover from your injuries. […]
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How Can I Prove My Pain and Suffering?
The effects of an accident, whether it is a car wreck, slip and fall, medical error, or workplace accident, can have lasting effects on the victim. Debilitating physical injuries and emotional trauma can plague the victim for years to come.
Pain and suffering refers to physical discomfort and emotional toll the victim faces after an accident. These “non-economic damages” accompany the victim after an injury and can include physical pain, discomfort, mental anguish, inconveniences, and emotional distress.
Pain and suffering claims tend to be a bit more complicated than a regular injury claim. You will need a team of pain and suffering lawyers behind you in order to prove you are owed compensation for your trouble. This is where the personal injury lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys come in. They have a deep knowledge of Pennsylvania law and insurance policies and will fight for the proper amount of compensation for your pain and suffering following an accident. […]
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Does Workers’ Compensation Affect Future Employment?
Workers’ Comp Should Not Impact Employment
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Insurance Information Institute, on average, there are 3.4 workers’ compensation claims filed for every 100 full-time employees. With workers’ compensation claims being rather common, one may wonder, does workers’ compensation affect future employment?
The answer is no, it should not. Because employees who are hurt on the job are legally permitted to collect workers’ comp, a future employer cannot hold it against you for the injury or the collection of benefits.
Regardless, employees want to know how workers’ comp laws protect them in their future employment. Here, our workers’ compensation lawyer explains what you can do to protect yourself now and in the future.
What Does Workers’ Compensation Law Say About Getting Hurt on the Job?
In the United States, each state regulates its own workers’ […]
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Child Brain Injury Lawyer
Traumatic Brain Injury in Children & Infants
Every parent and caretaker’s primary goal is to keep their children safe, happy, and healthy. But unfortunately, sometimes unforeseen events and accidents can’t be avoided, even when all proper precautions have been taken.
An injury in a child is devastating and stressful for both the child and their entire family, particularly when that injury involves the brain. In fact, a study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information cited traumatic brain injury as “the leading cause of death and disability in children”.
If your child or a child in your life has experienced a brain injury, first and foremost, we are deeply sorry for your suffering. Please know that you are not alone — you have the right to recover both justice and financial compensation for your trauma. At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, […]
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Are Slip and Fall Accidents Hard to Prove?
Are Slip and Fall Accidents Hard to Prove?
Proving negligence in a slip and fall accident comes with its own complications. Were you not paying attention? Was the property it occured on your own? Or did it happen in a public space?
Though proving negligence in a slip and fall accident can be difficult, it is important to do so if you want to seek recovery for the damages you incurred.
At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, we know how critical these personal injuries cases are to your overall recovery. We have been helping slip and fall accident victims for more than 60 years and we’re ready to help ensure you get the compensation you deserve.
Components of Negligence in Slip and Fall Accidents
Following a slip and fall, your main priority is to seek medical attention. […]
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