What is a Statute of Limitations?
A Statute of Limitations is a law that dictates the timeframe in which a legal action must be pursued. As described by Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute, a statute of limitations is a law that “bars claims after a certain period of time passes after an injury.” After the time period dictated by a statute of limitations has passed, and no legal action has been taken following an injury or offense, no future legal action can be pursued.
The length of a statute of limitations varies by jurisdiction and claim. In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations is two years for personal injury cases, unless the injury happened to someone who was then a minor. In that case, they would have up to two years after their 18th birthday to file a claim. The beginning of the time period in a statute of limitations in a personal injury case typically begins at the discovery of the injury. When the specified time period has passed, cases are almost always dismissed.
Statutes of limitations are meant to encourage timely action by plaintiffs. This keeps potential evidence reliable, and protects defendants from being subjected to unfair proceedings. Statutes of limitations are relevant for both civil and criminal law.
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Delaware Truck Accident Lawyers
If You Have Been Involved in a Truck Accident in Delaware, Call Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys Today
A crash with a truck is no ordinary event. A truck accident can change your life. After seeking medical care, one of the first things you should do is to consult an experienced truck accident lawyer who will inform you of your rights and take any steps necessary to ensure the transportation and insurance companies won’t avoid responsibility. Their legal team will be ready to deny fault for your injuries – you need someone on your side to represent you.
The consultation with our attorneys is free, and we don’t collect any payment for our services unless we win your case in the form of a settlement or jury verdict. To learn more about what it means to have a Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys Truck Accident lawyer representing you, […]
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What Causes Most Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania?
How Can a Truck Accident Lawyer Help With My Trucking Accident Case?
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a major trucking route hub, seeing thousands of trucks on its roads per year. With an increase in truck traffic comes an increased risk of truck accidents. If you get into a truck accident, it’s important to understand what caused the crash. You’ll need the help of an experienced Pennsylvania truck accident lawyer at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys.
Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys is a nationally recognized personal injury firm with a unique focus on truck accidents nationwide. Daniel and Marion Munley, two of the firm’s partners, have received accolades from their peers and legal organizations for their truck accident verdicts and settlements — for example, our truck accident lawyers have secured one of the largest settlements for an individual plaintiff in Northeastern Pennsylvania for a truck accident case. […]
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Overloaded Truck Accident Lawyer
Injured in an accident with an overloaded truck? Let Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys help
If you or a loved one experienced an accident due to an overloaded truck, we have plenty of information you may be looking for. The truck accident lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys understand that you may be experiencing physical and emotional pain, compounded by financial expenses and losses, due to an accident involving an overloaded truck. We encourage you to contact Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys for a free consultation to discuss the details of your case and to give our skilled attorneys the opportunity to advocate for you.
The overloaded truck accident lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys have established a special focus on these unique types of cases. We have decades of experience winning cases against major transportation companies. Our trucking accident attorneys are dedicated experts in aggressively pursuing the justice and compensation that our clients deserve. […]
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Commercial Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer
The Nation’s Leading Truck Crash Lawyers
When you’ve been injured or lost a loved one in an accident with a commercial semi truck, your choice of lawyer matters. These cases should only be handled by qualified experts, and not all personal injury lawyers are equipped to handle commercial semi truck accident cases. Our attorneys’ specialized knowledge and depth of experience with heavy trucking cases are what set Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys apart.
At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, two of our lawyers (Marion Munley and Daniel Munley) have served as Chair of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Trucking Litigation Group. We are among an elite group of lawyers board certified in truck accident law. Lawyers around the country turn to us to assist with their most complex commercial truck cases against powerful transportation companies. Our reputation as the nation’s leading truck accident team was earned through decades of success in achieving landmark settlements and trial verdicts. […]
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Philadelphia Reckless Driving Accident Lawyer
Protecting Car Accident Victims in Philadelphia Since 1959
Traffic laws are put into place to protect drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users from harm. However, when drivers behave recklessly, their negligence can lead to severe and sometimes fatal outcomes.
If you or a loved one were injured in Philadelphia as a result of a reckless driving accident, call Munley Law. Our Philadelphia car accident lawyers have been helping injury victims since 1959 recover the compensation they need to move forward from accidents.
For a no-obligation, free consultation, contact the Philadelphia reckless driving accident lawyers at Munley Law today to schedule a free consultation.
What is Reckless Driving?
Under Pennsylvania law, “Any person who drives any vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving.” Should you be found guilty of reckless driving, […]
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