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 Kind of Training Do Truck Drivers Get in Pennsylvania? The Answer May Shock You. Personal Injury Lawyers Explain:
What makes commercial trucks among the most dangerous vehicles on the road in Pennsylvania? Personal Injury Lawyer explains:
- What does truck driver training have to do with your trucking accident case?
- What are the chances your Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers will settle your case?
- Can you afford to hire Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers for assistance with your case? How much are they going to charge you?
WATCH VIDEO: PENNSYLVANIA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS TALK ABOUT TRUCK ACCIDENTS:
Trucking accidents are on the rise. Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers explain why:
Truck drivers are supposed to be fully trained and supervised. This is mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The weird thing is, the trucking companies are pretty much in charge of policing themselves. […]
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Most People Will Be Surprised to Hear How Much Money Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers Can Get For a Bus Crash Settlement
Bus Accident Cases are complicated in Pennsylvania – there are many damages you could potentially sue for. Personal injury lawyer explains:
- What damages could you sue for?
- What percentage of bus accident cases do Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers settle?
- What kinds of fees do Personal Injury Lawyers in Pennsylvania charge and when are these fees imposed?
WATCH VIDEO: THE PENNSYLVANIA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS AT MUNLEY LAW:
What kinds of damages can Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers recover after your bus crash?
After you or a loved one gets into an accident with a bus or while riding on one, you may be wondering what kinds of damages you could get reimbursed for if your Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers are able to settle your lawsuit for you. […]
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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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5 Things To Know About Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania
You may be entitled to workers’ compensation – read these 5 facts
The maximum weekly compensation rate for injured workers in Pennsylvania has risen to $917 for 2013.
That rate – which applies to workplace injuries occurring on and after January 1, 2013 – represents an increase of 3.3 percent from 2012.
Under the state’s Workers’ Compensation Act, workers who are hurt on the job are entitled to wage-loss benefits equal to two-thirds of their weekly pay. However, there are minimum and maximum limits. The exact amounts are based on the Department of Labor and Industry’s calculation of the statewide average weekly wage.
Following are 5 Things You Should Know About Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania:
1. What injuries are covered by the Workers’ Compensation Act? Generally speaking, if you suffer a work-related injury or illness, […]
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More Than 260,000 Children Injured in Toy-Related Accidents
Toy-related injuries land hundreds of thousands of children in the ER in 2011
A serious accident involving your child is one of life’s most wrenching experiences. A family’s ordeal is compounded if the child’s death or serious injury occurred in a preventable accident caused by an unsafe toy or dangerous product. If you believe your child was injured by a dangerous toy, talk to attorneys who know the law regarding unsafe toys.
A recent report on toy-related injuries by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says there were 262,300 children treated for toy-related injuries in U.S. hospital emergency rooms in 2011. While most children were treated and released, some suffered serious injuries or even fatal injuries. Thirteen children younger than age 15 died of toy-related accidents in 2011, the consumer product safety commission reported.
Most toy-related deaths were caused by asphyxiation or drowning. […]
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