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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PA Governor Signs New Child Car Seat Law
Updated April 2024
Over the past few years, Pennsylvania has changed many of its laws about using child seats. In June 2016, then Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation requiring all children under 2 years of age to ride in rear-facing child car seats in the vehicle’s back seat.
The previous law stated only that all children under 4 years of age must be restrained in a safety seat – it did not specify rear or front-facing, and did not state that children that young must ride in the back seat.
The law has been updated to match the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s guidelines. According to the updated law, children under the age of 8, less than 57 inches tall, or less than 80 pounds, are required to be placed in a car or booster seat as approved by the U.S. […]
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How to Report Unsafe Working Conditions in Wilkes-Barre
What is Considered an “Unsafe Working Condition?”
When most people hear the phrase “unsafe working conditions,” factories and operating large machinery come to mind. While it’s true that some industries are more high-risk than others, the reality is any workplace can be unsafe. For your own safety, you should know how to identify unsafe working conditions and how to report them to the appropriate authorities.
An unsafe working environment is an environment with hazards present that make it dangerous for you to carry out any of your job duties. The environment poses a threat to your health and safety and may interfere with you being able to do your job correctly. While some jobs are dangerous by nature, “unsafe working conditions” refer to circumstances outside of what is reasonable, normal, or acceptable by regulatory standards.
Examples of Unsafe Working Conditions
While this list is not exhaustive, […]
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Can I Sue After a Car Accident If I Was Not Hurt?
What Options Are Available After A Car Accident With No Injuries?
Everyone knows that if you are injured in a car accident, you have the option to file a lawsuit against the other driver. But what happens if you only suffer damage to your vehicle? Can you sue the other driver?
Even if you suffered no physical injuries during an accident caused by the negligence of another driver, you could still recover property damage costs. If your insurance company refuses to repair or replace a car you suffer heavy damage you might need to seek court action to have them repaired or replaced.
Understanding your legal rights after a car accident is paramount. Please note that Munley Law handles personal injury cases only.
Filing Car Accident Claim with Insurance Company
The best way to ensure you recover compensation and financial losses from insurance companies or liable parties in your car accident property damage settlement is to hire an experienced car accident property damage lawyer. […]
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Pennsylvania Car Insurance Requirements
If you suffer a car crash in Pennsylvania, the right car insurance can make all the difference
Follow these tips from the nation’s leading car and truck accident lawyers
In truth, nobody wants to think that they will ever crash their car. We all think it can’t happen to us. However, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) reports that there are 6 million motor-vehicle accidents in the United States every year. Of that 6 million crashes, 3 million Americans suffer serious injuries. Over 36,000 drivers and passengers die each year. Pennsylvania drivers must carry car insurance by law. However, choosing the right auto insurance is a whole separate matter. In the event of a catastrophic automotive crash, the right auto insurance can make all of the difference. To help you choose the type fo car insurance that is right for you, the nation’s #1 crash lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys provide this information about Pennsylvania car insurance requirements. […]
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Alcohol-Related Crash in PA Kills WV Policeman
Police officer killed by drunk driver in crash during car chase
A man fleeing police led them on a chase from West Virginia into Pennsylvania where the suspect slammed into a police cruiser, killing 41-year-old Monongalia County, WV Sgt. Michael Todd May. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the suspect was arrested on suspicion of homicide by vehicle, and police are awaiting BAC test results. Police believe the man was driving drunk and taking prescription anti-anxiety drugs.
The Saturday morning accident occurred after police stopped a 35-year-old man suspected of an earlier hit-and-run accident. Instead of getting out of the car, the man drove off. May had pulled his SUV off the road on I-79 near the one-mile marker and was ready to assist in stopping the vehicle when the suspect crashed into him.
May leaves behind his parents and a younger brother. […]
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