What are Personal Injuries?
Personal injury law covers claims where someone is injured physically, mentally, or emotionally as a result of another party’s negligent actions. It is often better known as tort law.
According to Black’s Law Dictionary, personal injury is defined as “any harm caused to a person, such as a broken bone, a cut, or a bruise; also, bodily injury, as opposed to injury to property.” Therefore, personal injuries are directly associated with torts, or the harm caused to a person due to the negligence, recklessness or intentional actions of another party. This legal term encompasses a wide range of situations where an individual suffers harm and can seek compensation through legal action to cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related damages.
Most often, personal injury cases involve car accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, medical malpractice, product liability, or workplace injuries. A particularly renowned personal injury case is the “Hot Coffee case”, Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurants. After Liebeck received burns from hot coffee she sued McDonalds, which lacked signage for the hot coffee. Liebeck was awarded a significant amount for her personal injury. As we can see in the Liebeck case, when personal injuries occur, a lawsuit helps give the injured compensation, while also holding negligent parties accountable. Understanding personal injury law is essential for individuals to protect their rights and secure fair compensation when harmed by another’s actions.
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What to Do If a Truck Leaves the Scene of a Crash?
What Can You Do if a Truck Driver Leaves the Scene of an Accident?
Becoming a victim of a hit and run crash with a truck is a traumatic experience. Truck crashes are increasing in frequency and truck drivers who are “at fault” are more often guilty of leaving the scene of an accident than in the past.
Leaving the scene of an accident isn’t a wise decision. It is a crime that normally results in a more serious penalty than those normally imposed for causing an accident. A driver who flees an accident scene may lose his or her license and/or receive a prison sentence.
Yet many drivers, in the heat of the moment, flee for a variety of reasons. Sometimes they may leave an accident site unintentionally, unaware they caused damage or injury.
Victims of hit-and-run truck accidents often suffer serious, […]
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How Much Time Do I Have To Sue After A Slip And Fall Accident?
Statute of Limitations for Slip and Fall Accidents
The statute of limitations varies by state. For example, in Pennsylvania, slip and fall accidents fall under the broad category of “personal injury,” giving you two years from the date of when your injuries first occurred to file suit. When you suffer injuries from slip and falls, trip and falls, and other similar accidents, 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524(2) states that you have two years from the date of your accident to initiate a lawsuit and seek compensation.
Slip and fall accidents caused by negligence or the failure of property owners to maintain safe and hazard-free premises can cause severe injury and even death. According to the New York Times, the winter months are worse for people of all ages, as ice, snow, and slippery trip hazards make slip and fall accidents more prevalent. Wherever you are in America, […]
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Who Pays Worker Compensation Claims in Pennsylvania? Complete Payment Responsibility Guide
If you’ve been injured at work in Pennsylvania, one of your first concerns is probably who will pay for your medical bills and lost wages. The simple answer is that Pennsylvania employers pay 100% of workers’ compensation costs, and you will never receive a bill for any work-related injury treatment or benefits. Three different funding systems ensure your benefits are paid regardless of your employer’s size or financial situation, and understanding who pays helps you know what to expect and when problems might require legal help.
This comprehensive payment system was established by Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Act of 1915 to protect workers from financial hardship after workplace injuries. Whether your employer has two employees or two thousand, they are legally required to provide coverage that pays all your medical expenses and replaces a portion of your lost wages. The system is designed to give you peace of mind, […]
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Are Slip and Fall Accidents Hard to Prove?
Are Slip and Fall Accidents Hard to Prove?
Proving negligence in a slip and fall accident comes with its own complications. Were you not paying attention? Was the property it occured on your own? Or did it happen in a public space?
Though proving negligence in a slip and fall accident can be difficult, it is important to do so if you want to seek recovery for the damages you incurred.
At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, we know how critical these personal injuries cases are to your overall recovery. We have been helping slip and fall accident victims for more than 60 years and we’re ready to help ensure you get the compensation you deserve.
Components of Negligence in Slip and Fall Accidents
Following a slip and fall, your main priority is to seek medical attention. […]
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Your Guide to Filing a Lawsuit
Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys Personal Injury Lawyers’ Guide to Filing a Lawsuit
If a company or person has acted in negligence and caused you serious injury, you may file a lawsuit in order to obtain financial compensation from the at-fault party. But filing a lawsuit can be a challenging task. Any slight mistake can cost you the compensation that you deserve or cause further damages. That’s why you need the proper guidance and an experienced team of attorneys.
Below, we will explain what it means to file a personal injury lawsuit and how to increase your chances of winning.
What does it mean to file a lawsuit?
A lawsuit is a formal legal case that you or your lawyer files with the court. Filing a lawsuit involves telling the court that the defendant acted negligently and hurt you (the plaintiff). […]
