At any given moment, millions of people are going about their daily lives and engaging in activities such as working, shopping, walking or driving. Accidents and injuries often occur. When an innocent person is harmed by someone else’s actions, negligence, or recklessness, they have suffered a personal injury. Personal injury lawsuits establish responsible for the injury and make the responsible party reimburse the victim for any damages.
- 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
A person who is injured as a result of someone else’s actions, negligence, or reckless behavior can recover many types of damages. The goal of awarding damages is to restore the victim as much as possible physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially. Damages may include:
- Reimbursement for losses that cannot be easily measured such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, or mental impairment.
- Lost earning potential for the victim’s ability to earn money in the future.
- Lost wages for income not earned due to the injury.
- Medical expenses for medical bills incurred from the injury.
A victim’s family can recover damages as well. This includes awards for loss of affection (known as loss of consortium) and wrongful death. If the injury was caused by a reckless or intentional act, punitive damages may be granted in order to punish the responsible party (as opposed to compensate the victim).
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. Of course, regaining your health should be your first priority and contacting a qualified attorney can provide you with the peace of mind you need to focus on you and your family.
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 high price that victims and their families pay when a serious personal injury occurs. 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.
