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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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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How Long After a Slip and Fall Can You Sue?
Determining When to Sue in a Slip and Fall Case
The state you live in and laws surrounding personal injury and wrongful death ultimately determines how long after a slip and fall you can sue. While state laws take into account the amount of time it takes to file a claim with insurance, partake in negotiations, and in some cases, go to trial, should you miss the statute of limitations, you lose the right to seek legal recourse against the party who owned the property and caused your injury.
Learn more about slip and fall statute of limitations and how Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys can help get the compensation you deserve for your losses.
Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware Slip and Fall Statute of Limitations
For more than 60 years, […]
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How Much is Pain and Suffering Worth in a Slip and Fall Accident?
Understanding Pain and Suffering After a Slip or Fall Accident
How Much is Pain and Suffering Worth in a Slip and Fall Accident? Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone, at any time – from a friend’s front stairs, to your local grocery store, and your place of work – hazardous environments are all around and can cause serious harm to victims. Adults, 65 and older, are particularly vulnerable to slips and falls. In fact, over 3 million older adults are treated in hospital emergency rooms every year for slip and fall accidents.
If you or your loved one were a victim of a slip and fall accident, you may be entitled to compensation not only for immediate medical expenses, but for pain and suffering as well. Pain and suffering describes both the physical and emotional injuries a victim suffers following a slip and fall accident. […]
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Questions to Ask Your Workers’ Comp Lawyer
Know What to Ask an Experienced Workers’ Comp Lawyer
A workplace accident may mean prolonged medical treatment, physical therapy and rehabilitation, and time off work. Workers’ compensation benefits exist to cover these expenses, but obtaining your benefits isn’t always easy. A workers’ compensation lawyer can help you recover the benefits you are owed.
In Pennsylvania, most employees are covered under workers’ comp for medical costs and lost wages caused by a work-related injury or death. Under Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation law, injured workers have a right to file a workers’ compensation claim if they have been injured while carrying out their work-related tasks either on-site or off-site. How long these benefits last depends on the severity of your injury and the possibility of long-term disability.
Unfortunately, employers and insurance companies often deny workers’ comp claims, even when they are valid. […]
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Can I Get a Settlement from Workers’ Compensation If I Go Back to Work?
Returning to Work During Workers’ Comp Claim
After an injury on the job, you will have many questions about how to proceed. One may be: “Can I get a settlement from workers’ compensation if I go back to work?” The answer to that is yes. If your doctor has cleared you to work, and your injury won’t get in the way of performing your normal duties, then you are expected to return. This will not impact your workers’ compensation claim.
The workers’ compensation insurance program is a sure way to protect both employers and employees in the state of Pennsylvania. The Workman’s (Workers’) Compensation Act of 1915 ensures that employees’ medical needs and lost wages are covered in the event of a workplace accident. At the same time, it protects employers against crippling lawsuits from injured workers.
You should always remember, […]
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