What are Parties?
Parties are individuals, corporations, or associations involved in a lawsuit as plaintiffs or defendants.
According to Black’s Law Dictionary, parties are defined as “persons or entities actively participating in a transaction or proceeding.” Due to the formal nature of the proceedings, each party has specific rights, duties, and interests related to the legal matter. Parties can include plaintiffs or those bringing the lawsuit, and defendants, those who refute the allegations; they can also include third-party defendants who are asserted as being partially responsible for the plaintiff’s claims.
The most important responsibility of a party is the burden of proof. In a civil case, this falls to the plaintiff. Understanding the roles and identities of the parties is crucial for determining legal responsibilities, enforcing rights, and reaching resolutions in disputes.
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Should I Accept the Insurance Company’s Offer After a Truck Accident?
Should I Take the Insurance Company’s Settlement?
Truck accidents are complex, multi-faceted, traumatic, and emotionally draining events for all parties involved — especially truck accident victims. If you or your loved one has fallen victim to such a devastating occurrence, there is evidence to scrutinize, truck logs to detail, mechanical efficacies to validate, and liability to determine.
Big trucking companies have built-in insurance company representatives who are trained to empathize and to negotiate an early settlement offer with you. You are likely to endure more injuries and expenses than you originally thought, and once you formally agree and accept an insurance settlement offer, you cannot later act on second thoughts; further negotiations are considered off the table.
This all leads to why you should never be hasty to accept an initial offer that an insurance company makes — the best way to protect your rights after a truck accident is to make sure you don’t speak with the insurance company until you first speak with an experienced truck accident lawyer at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys who will defend your rights and ensure that you are fairly compensated. […]
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What Does a Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyer Do?
How Can a Car Accident Attorney Help With My Case?
Choosing a Philadelphia car accident attorney is a decision not to be taken lightly. Car accidents can lead to serious injuries, which can have a lifelong impact. Those who have traffic accidents know that in many cases, a great deal of physical, emotional, and psychological healing is necessary. If you’ve just emerged from a traumatic situation like a car accident, you want to make sure that the person fighting on your behalf and protecting your rights is the right fit for you.
But where to begin when looking for an attorney after a serious car accident? Many people have never had the need to work with a personal injury lawyer before, and the process of finding one — and understanding why you need one — can feel overwhelming. Some folks may consider trying to navigate the legal components of their car accident without professional help, […]
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Multi-Vehicle Accident Lawyer
If You Were Injured in a Multi-Vehicle Accident, Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys is here to Help
Multi-vehicle accidents, also known as pile-ups or chain reaction crashes, can be extremely destructive, traumatic events. Getting into a car accident with another driver is always stressful and a scary experience. But an accident involving multiple cars, trucks, or buses can be especially devastating. These types of accidents can cause serious damage, life-threatening injuries, and lasting trauma. What’s more, they tend to be legally complex, and present unique challenges when it comes to determining liability. In order to receive fair compensation for your injuries, you will need a highly skilled injury lawyer with experience handling multi-vehicle car accident cases.
Whether you were in a three-vehicle crash on a city street or a massive pileup on the highway, an experienced car accident attorney at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys is ready to help you with your claim. […]
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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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