What is a Paralegal?
A paralegal is a trained and certified professional who assists lawyers in various tasks, including summarizing, researching, investigating, and retrieving records. They work in law offices, helping attorneys prepare cases.
According to the American Bar Association (ABA), a paralegal is defined as “a person, qualified through education, training, or work experience, who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, governmental agency, or other entity in a capacity or function that involves the performance, under the ultimate direction and supervision of an attorney, of specifically delegated substantive legal work.” As such, while being unable to present in court, paralegals work within the legal system and support attorneys by conducting legal research, drafting documents, organizing case files, and assisting in trial preparation. They play a crucial role in law firms, corporations, government agencies, and other legal settings by handling administrative and substantive legal work under the supervision of licensed attorneys.
Paralegals contribute significantly to the legal profession by providing essential support to attorneys and helping to ensure the efficient delivery of legal services. Their specialized knowledge and skills enable law firms and legal departments to manage caseloads effectively and meet client needs while upholding professional standards and ethical obligations.
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Cranberry Township Personal Injury Lawyer
If you’ve suffered a personal injury and live in Cranberry Township, the experienced attorneys at Munley Law are here to help. We’ve spent decades assisting people in Butler County and the surrounding areas get the compensation they deserve after serious injuries.
You shouldn’t have to handle medical bills, insurance paperwork, and lost wages on your own after an injury. The Cranberry Township personal injury attorneys at Munley Law manage every aspect of your case so you can focus on getting better. Our track record includes millions in settlements and verdicts for Butler County residents who’ve been the victims of serious accidents, and we’re ready to put that experience to work for you.
Why Choose a Personal Injury Attorney at Munley Law
The attorneys at Munley Law bring deep Butler County knowledge to your personal injury case. Our local experience matters—from understanding how specific intersections along Route 19 impact car accident cases to knowing which insurance adjusters handle claims in our region. […]
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Lower Merion Personal Injury Lawyer
Personal injuries are, unfortunately, a fact of life, but you don’t need to suffer alone. Finding a personal injury lawyer who understands both local courts and the impact an injury can have on your life is essential—start with the Munley Law team in Lower Merion for clear guidance from day one.
Serving the Main Line for over two decades, we’ve guided hundreds of Lower Merion residents through complex personal injury claims. Many of our clients come to us overwhelmed by medical bills, unable to work, and facing pressure from insurance companies. We handle all of these burdens and more so you can focus on recovery.
Whether you’re dealing with a car accident, slip and fall, or another injury caused by negligence, the Lower Merion personal injury lawyers at Munley Law are available 24/7 to evaluate your case and explain your options clearly, without pressure or legal jargon. […]
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Personal Injury Glossary Terms
This glossary provides a quick-access resource for looking up definitions of terms you will likely encounter while seeking compensation.
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W
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Accident Report — A detailed official record of an incident created on-site by an authority figure such as a police officer or hospital staff member.
Act of God — An unforeseen event caused by natural forces without human involvement that couldn’t have been prevented with reasonable care, […]
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Pittsburgh 18 Wheeler Accident Lawyer
Our Pittsburgh 18 Wheeler Accident Attorney Will Protect Your Rights
A crash involving a large 18-wheeler truck is nothing like a regular car accident. Injuries are often severe, and the case may involve multiple individual and commercial defendants. You need a specific kind of lawyer to represent you and ensure you receive the help you need – you need an experienced Pittsburgh 18 wheeler accident attorney.
At Munley Law, a team of highly qualified Pittsburgh truck accident lawyers with decades of experience is ready to get to work for you today. Our attorneys have led the American Association for Justice Trucking Litigation Group and were among the first lawyers in Pennsylvania to become board certified in truck accident law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
While many injury law firms claim to handle truck cases, we devote a significant portion of our law practice to commercial truck and 18-wheeler cases specifically. […]
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Dan Munley attends IIHS tractor trailer crash test
Munley trucking team invited to IIHS crash test
Munley trucking team invited to IIHS crash testOn Tuesday, August 29, 2017, Atty. Daniel W. Munley along with paralegal, Jerome Levans, attended a crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Each year, thousands of people are either killed or injured when a passenger vehicle collides with the side of a tractor-trailer. When a tractor-trailer is hit from the side, the advanced safety features of the passenger vehicle are not triggered because the passenger vehicle’s windshield is the first thing that comes into contact with the trailer. Hundreds of people die in crashes like these every year.
The IIHS crash tested the “Angel Wing” underride guard from Airflow Deflector, Inc. They are designed to prevent passenger vehicles from going underneath the tractor-trailer during a side-impact crash. Instead, the passenger vehicle’s front bumper will strike the Angel Wing, […]
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