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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Is the Driver Always at Fault in a Pedestrian vs Car Accident?
Determining fault in pedestrian-vehicle accidents involves complex factors, as both drivers and pedestrians have specific responsibilities when using roadways. Pennsylvania’s comparative negligence law helps establish liability when both parties may share responsibility for an accident.
Understanding Fault in Pedestrian-Vehicle Accidents
Understanding road rules is critical for both drivers and pedestrians to navigate traffic situations. Drivers must yield right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalks and be vigilant, especially in heavy traffic areas. Pedestrians must obey traffic signals, cross at designated crosswalks, and remain alert.
Pennsylvania’s Comparative Negligence Law
The law in Pennsylvania follows the approach known as comparative negligence. This means that if the pedestrian and driver are partially at fault in the event of a car accident, the damages recovered in the lawsuit may be reduced depending on the percentage of fault allocated to each. […]
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The Importance of Gathering Evidence in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
When filing a personal injury lawsuit after an accident, gathering comprehensive evidence strengthens your position and can significantly impact your compensation. While collecting evidence might seem overwhelming, an experienced personal injury attorney can guide this process, ensuring no critical details are overlooked. Multiple expert opinions and diverse forms of evidence enhance your case and help establish the facts.
Key Types of Evidence and How Your Attorney Can Help
Photographs and Video Evidence
Visual documentation from cell phones or cameras often provides the clearest evidence of liability. These raw, unaltered records help insurance adjusters and attorneys understand what occurred during the incident. Your attorney will know what details need photographic documentation. The immediate accident damage provides only part of the story. Environmental conditions can impact liability significantly. Road conditions may have contributed to the incident. […]
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Can I Sue the Insurance Company for Delaying a Claim?
Accepting the first settlement offer an insurer makes when filing a personal injury claim, auto claim, or other such claim is often unwise. An insurance company’s initial settlement offer may not represent the full amount of compensation you deserve.
However, once you do accept a settlement amount, you may expect the insurance company to issue a check relatively shortly after. Perhaps this hasn’t happened.
An insurance company may not be engaging in good faith practices if it is delaying payment unreasonably. Speak with our personal injury team at Munley Law to learn more about your options in these circumstances.
Understanding Insurance Bad Faith
There is an implied contract between an insurer and a client. Per this implied contract, the insurance company theoretically agrees to operate in good faith, […]
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Wilkes-Barre Medical Malpractice Lawyer
For 65 years, the Wilkes-Barre medical malpractice lawyers at Munley Law have secured millions in compensation for victims of medical negligence. Trusting your health and safety to someone else can be incredibly vulnerable. Medical errors and negligence can lead to long-lasting consequences, emotionally and physically affecting you. When local facilities, such as Geisinger Wyoming Valley or Wilkes-Barre General, fail to uphold the standard of care, we hold them accountable.
At Munley Law, we understand the emotional toll this situation can take on you and your family. We are committed to providing the compassion, care, and timely service you deserve. Our legal team offers a free initial consultation and advice tailored to your case needs. Contact us today for your free consultation.
Proving Medical Malpractice in Wilkes-Barre
According to the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania, there were 1,322 medical malpractice filings in Pennsylvania in 2022, […]
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What Do Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Do?
A Workers Comp Attorney Can Help You Recover
If you’re wondering “What do workers’ compensation attorneys do?” the answer is simple. When you suffer a serious injury at work, the Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys workers’ compensation lawyers are here to help. Getting injured at work can be extremely stressful. If your injury is severe and leaves you incapable of returning to work right away, it can throw you and your family into financial uncertainty. But that can also leave you stressed, wondering “how much does
Workers’ compensation, which is money paid to employees who are injured on the job, should be readily available to all injured employees. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. This is why you need an experienced workers’ compensation attorney on your side. They will help you navigate through the paperwork and claims process. If your case is denied, […]
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