Every year, there are more people bustling around the cities and towns of America. At the same time, there is more to look at, more to think about, more to get done. All of this activity means that accidents are bound to happen. Often, these accidents are minor and have no effect beyond the moment. Sometimes, however, serious injury occurs. When that happens as the result of another person’s actions, the injured party may be entitled to compensation.
“Personal injury” lawsuits stem from those situations where serious injuries occur. When one or more individuals (or a business) behave in a negligent or reckless way and that behavior results in harm to another, the law can assign responsibility and require that the responsible party pay the victim for any damages that he or she has incurred. The aim of such compensation is to provide the victim with the monetary resources to recover from the injury as much as possible physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially.
There are many situations that can give cause for a personal injury lawsuit. The Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers of Munley, Munley, & Cartwright, P.C., have experience representing clients in a variety of personal injury claims including:
- Amusement Park Injuries
- Auto Accidents
- Aviation Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Birth Injuries
- Boat Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Construction Accidents
- Consumer Litigation (Class Action Lawsuits)
- Dog Bites
- Emergency Room Negligence
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Prescription Injuries
- Social Security Disability
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- Swimming Pool Accidents
- Toxic Substances
- Train Accidents
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Truck Accidents
- Welding Injuries
- Workers’ Compensation
- Wrongful Death
Damages in personal injury actions are often grouped into the following categories:
- Medical expenses (both past and future).
- Lost wages and/or lost earning potential resulting from the injury and possible long-term disability.
- A monetary sum for losses that cannot be easily measured, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, or mental impairment.
A victim’s family may be entitled to recover damages. These damages may include compensation for loss of affection (known as loss of consortium) and, in the case of a truly catastrophic accident resulting in the loss of a loved one, wrongful death.
In some cases, a court will determine that the accident was the result of reckless or intentional behavior such that the responsible party should be further punished. In these circumstances, a victim may receive punitive damages.
If you or someone you love has been injured as a result of another’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation under the law. And while regaining your health should be your first priority, knowing that you have an experienced and qualified attorney looking out for your interests can provide you with the peace of mind you need to focus on other priorities, including your family and your future.
The lawyers at Munley, Munley, & Cartwright, P.C., have represented clients in personal injury claims for more than 40 years. We understand the intricacies of PA’s personal injury laws and we know the many factors that contribute to the true cost—to a victim and to a family—of serious personal injury. We realize that financial compensation cannot restore a livelihood or bring back a lost loved one, but we believe that those who cause personal injuries must be held accountable.
Please contact us at 1-800-318-LAW1 or through our online form for a free assessment of your case.
