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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Pottsville Product Liability Lawyer
Hurt by a dangerous or defective product in Schuylkill County? Get a free consultation with a Pottsville product liability lawyer at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys.
As a consumer, you expect that the products you use each day have been properly designed and tested for safety. It is the responsibility of product designers and manufacturers to ensure that their products are not dangerous, defective, or harmful in any way to the consumer. If someone gets hurt because of a defective or unsafe product, the brand or manufacturer of that product may be liable.
At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, we hold the makers of dangerous products accountable for the harm they cause. Product liability cases are difficult, so it’s imperative that you find an attorney with experience handling these cases. Our product liability lawyers have decades of experience handling a wide range of products cases including everything from automotive recalls to unsafe medical devices. […]
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Bipartisan Underride Bill Could Prevent Deadly Crashes
Truck underride bill to require new safety standards
Lawmakers from both parties recently introduced a potentially life-saving bill to mandate that underride guards be installed on the front and sides of large trucks. The Stop Underrides Act of 2017 was introduced by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D- N.Y.) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) as well as Reps. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) and Mark DeSaulnier (D-Calif.).
Under the current federal law, underride guards are only required for the back of trucks. The proposed bill would also require an update of the outdated standards for underride guards on the rear of a truck. Guards would be required to be tested and would need to prevent a vehicle traveling at 35 mph from sliding under a tractor trailer. The standard would apply to single-unit trucks, semis and trailers weighing more than 10,000 lbs.
The goal of this new legislation is to prevent deadly truck underride crashes. […]
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Single Vehicle Accident Lawyer
Not all car accidents involve more than one vehicle; sometimes, it can just be a single vehicle. When this happens, you may be wondering how to proceed with your insurance. After all, who else is to blame for your accident? How will you be able to recover for your injuries? Who will pay for the damages?
When you get in a single vehicle accident, before talking to the insurance company, your first call should be to the Scranton personal injury law firm Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys. With more than 55 years of experience in personal injury law, our team of award-winning auto accident lawyers are ready to help you get the compensation you need to recover from your injuries. We’ve helped thousands of clients in many forms of accidents and we can help you with your case. […]
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School Bus Accident Lawyer
If your child suffers an injury while riding a school bus, you may have grounds for a lawsuit. A school bus accident lawyer at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys can help you get the compensation you deserve.
When your child has been hurt, you need legal representation you can trust. Since 1959, families throughout Pennsylvania and across the U.S. have turned to the personal injury lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys. Our attorneys have been named among the Best Lawyers in America (via the national legal guide Best Lawyers), Best Law Firms (via U.S. News and World Report), and Pennsylvania’s Super Lawyers. We have built a national reputation on our dedication to accident cases involving large vehicles like trucks and buses. Most importantly, our lawyers get results.
Contact Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys today for a free consultation. A school bus accident lawyer will review your claim at no charge, […]
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How to stay safe on the scariest night of the year
Halloween can be one of the deadliest nights of the year. Car accidents are among the biggest risks and children are the most vulnerable victims. Lots of adults going to and from Halloween parties and lots of kids on the streets and sidewalks after dark create an environment ripe for pedestrian accidents.
On an average day of the year, alcohol is a factor in about 1/3 of fatal car crashes. On Halloween, that percentage goes up to 1/2.
On Halloween, pedestrians account for one out of every four people killed in car accidents – double the average for the rest of the year.
In addition to car accidents, Halloween festivities can lead to a handful of other potential dangers that can ruin the fun of the holiday.
For parents and kids:
For parents and kids:To help your child stay safe while trick-or-treating this year, […]
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