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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What Can I Sue for After a Truck Accident?
A truck accident can happen at any time. When you are in a passenger vehicle, on a bike or motorcycle, you are particularly vulnerable to serious injuries. Trucks are heavy vehicles with a lot of force and the potential to cause serious damage just by their sheer size and weight.
Pennsylvania has many interstates, routes and highways which see a lot of truck traffic. If you have ever been traveling on route 81 for instance, you know how intimidating and scary it can swiftly become to be surrounded by large trucks going at a high rate of speed.
After a truck accident you might be facing a lot of frustrating and confusing hardships. You can have minor or very serious injuries, you might have lost your vehicle which was your primary transportation to work, you might be angry and scared looking forward to a future with physical therapy, […]
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What Kind of Cases Do Personal Injury Lawyers in Philadelphia Handle?
Understanding Types of Personal Injury Cases
In the Philadelphia area, personal injury lawyers handle cases of every type, ranging from serious, life-threatening accidents, to minor injuries. A personal injury is generally defined as an injury that occurs due to someone else’s negligence. It could range from a truck accident due to driver fatigue to a slip and fall that occurs because a property owner failed to keep their space safe. Personal injury cases usually involve seeking a settlement around physical and/or emotional damages.
Every case is different, so it is important to work with an experienced Philadelphia personal injury attorney who has a winning track record. At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, we have been practicing personal injury law for more than 60 years. Every Philadelphia personal injury lawyer at our firm believes in fighting hard to ensure you get the compensation you deserve. […]
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What Damages Can I Recover in a Truck Accident Claim?
A truck accident can change your life. There are the obvious consequences: your vehicle might be totaled. Your injuries leave you in pain, facing a lengthy recovery, and unable to work. You might have PTSD or severe mental anguish in the wake of your accident. Then there are the financial consequences. Many accident victims and their families are not prepared for the astronomical costs they face after being in a truck accident. The accident wasn’t your fault, so you shouldn’t be left with the bill. Unfortunately, you are unlikely to receive full, fair compensation from the at-fault parties without the help of a truck accident lawyer.
A truck accident lawsuit is often the only path to justice for accident victims. While a truck accident lawsuit cannot reverse the damage that has been done, it can provide you with the resources you need to rebuild your life and protect you from financial struggles. […]
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What Percentage of Truck Accidents are Caused by Cars?
What Happens When a Car Driver is Responsible for a Truck Accident?
Truck drivers are the heart of America’s infrastructure. In 2020, 10.23 billion tons of freight was transported by trucks in the United States. Food, construction materials, raw materials for U.S. manufacturers, and every vital retail goods sold and shipped in the U.S. relies on big rigs. More than 72 percent of transported items in this country are moved by trucks. The U.S. economy is driven by large trucks. But what happens if you are a truck driver involved in a large truck crash and you are not at fault?
At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, we know picking up the pieces after a truck accident can feel like an insurmountable task. If you or a loved one becomes a victim of a truck accident caused by a passenger vehicle or other motorist, […]
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Pittsburgh Semi Truck Accident Lawyer
If You Get Into an Accident With a Semi Truck in Pittsburgh, Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys is Here to Help.
An accident with a semi truck can result in major injuries and extensive damage. It can turn your whole world upside in an instant. After the accident, you will be facing large medical bills and lost income. In many cases, a catastrophic semi truck accident can claim the life of someone you love. If you get into a semi truck accident in Pittsburgh, you will need an experienced semi truck accident lawyer from Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys to help you with your claim.
It is true, the vast majority of commercial semi-truck accident cases settle out of court. The main goal of the insurers representing trucking companies is to limit their liability and minimize the payout. Out-of-court settlements may be faster and easier, […]
