What is a Request?
A request is a petition which signifies a desire to a person for something to be granted or done. In legal contexts, a request refers to a formal demand or petition made by one party to another party, often seeking specific action, information, or relief.
According to Black’s Law Dictionary, a request is defined as “a formal demand, made in writing, for something specific.” As such, requests are integral to legal proceedings, serving various purposes such as obtaining documents, admissions, examinations, or rulings from the court.
Requests play a crucial role in litigation and legal proceedings by facilitating the exchange of information, clarifying issues in dispute, and advancing case management. Understanding the process and legal requirements for making requests is essential for attorneys, litigants, and parties involved in legal disputes to effectively advocate for their positions, and pursue remedies for their legal matter.
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Allentown Workers’ Compensation and Third Party Claims
Allentown Work Injury Lawyers: Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys Will Help With Third-Party Claims
Work-related injuries can be catastrophic and disastrous. You can sustain long-term injuries or permanent disability as you carry out your daily duties at your workplace. If you get hurt at work in Allentown, you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim. However, workers’ compensation might not be enough to cover all of your economic and non-economic losses. In many cases, you may be entitled to pursue third party claim damages in addition to your workers’ compensation benefits.
If you get injured at work due to another person’s actions (other than your employer or coworker), you have the right to file for a third-party claim. For instance, if you are driving as part of your job and are struck by a reckless driver, you may file a workers’ […]
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How Do I Get Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania?
It is estimated that for every 100 full-time employees, 3.1 will file a workers compensation claim in a given year. But when you’re that injured employee at work, you may be wondering, how to get workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania.
At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, our workers’ compensation attorneys will guide you through the process to help make your workers compensation claim a smooth transition from work to recovery.
How to File A Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Claim
Before you begin the process of filing a workers’ compensation claim, you need to know if you even have a case.
In Pennsylvania, almost all workers’ are entitled to workers compensation benefits from their employers with some exceptions. So, if you are a Pennsylvnia employee who meets the employee status criteria, that’s one step closer to filing a successful claim. […]
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What to Do If You’re Hurt at Work
Workplace accidents happen–in fact, they impact roughly 2.8 million workers yearly. However, when an accident occurs, you may be wondering what to do if you’re hurt at work. At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, we support Pennsylvania workers who are in need of legal assistance when it comes to workplace accidents and illnesses and we can do the same for you.
Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Process
If you’re hurt at work, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention. This is important because your medical files will serve as important documentation for the injury or illness and allow you to receive workers’ compensation benefits.
Upon receiving medical attention, injured workers will need to inform their workplace supervisor. This begins the formal process of filing for workers’ compensation. While taking time of off work or missing out on wages may be the last thing on your mind, […]
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What Should I Do If I Am Involved in Lyft Car Accident? or Hit by an Uber Driver?
If your car is hit by an Uber driver or you are involved n a Lyft car accident, you may be able to collect damages, especially if you were injured. In general, it will largely depend if the driver was “on the clock” when they hit you, or if they were driving as an individual. This will determine who is responsible for your losses.
If you were involved in an accident with a Uber, Lyft or another rideshare driver, the car accident attorneys at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys can help you through the legal process.
What You Need to Know About Uber or Lyft Car Accidents
Who you can take legal action against following a car accident involving a rideshare driver will depend if the rideshare driver was logged into the app and working, or already off the clock. […]
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What Information Should I Obtain From the Other Driver After a Car Accident?
We all know the basics of car accident etiquette. Remain calm, check yourself and your passengers for injuries. And of course, swap contact information with the other driver(s) involved. But what additional information should you obtain from the other driver after a car accident? Further, how do you obtain that information during a stressful situation?
What Basic Information Is Needed From The Other Driver?
There is no doubt that car accidents are stressful and still, incredibly common. According to Driver Knowledge, more than 90 people die in car accidents every day.
Be it from distracted driving, driving under the influence, speeding, road conditions, etc., when a car collision occurs, drivers need to be prepared to take action immediately.
In general, insurance companies will request the following information from the involved drivers at the accident scene:
- Driver’s name and contact information
- Name and contact information of the driver’s insurance company
- Insurance policy number and expiration date
- Vehicle details (make, […]
