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Personal Injury claims in Pennsylvania
Personal injury covers any claim where someone is hurt because another party failed to act reasonably — on the road, at work, on someone's property or under medical care.
If you are not sure which category your situation fits, this page explains how claims work generally, and the team can point you to the right area from there.
Free case review — tell us what happened and we'll take it from there.Why families bring these cases to Munley Law
Munley Law has represented injured people and their families from its Scranton base since 1959. The attorneys listed below handle this type of case, and the results shown are published matters the firm has reported.
“She and everyone I came into contact with in her firm handled my case with the utmost professionalism, as well as true empathy for my situation, while not missing a detail about the facts of the case… She is a great person and an awesome attorney! She will fight for you!”
Situations these claims cover
Motor vehicle crashes
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians.
Unsafe property
Falls, inadequate security and unsafe premises.
Defective products
Design, manufacturing and warning failures.
Medical negligence
Preventable harm during diagnosis or treatment.
Workplace incidents
Workers' compensation together with any third-party claim.
Injuries frequently seen in these cases
- Fractures and joint injuries
- Head, neck and back injuries
- Soft-tissue injuries requiring extended therapy
- Permanent impairment and scarring
- Psychological effects of a serious incident
Who may be responsible
Responsibility depends entirely on the facts, and no one can determine it from a web page. These are the parties whose conduct is typically examined.
An individual
Where a person's conduct caused the injury.
A business or employer
Where the conduct occurred in the course of work or on business premises.
A manufacturer
Where a product caused or contributed to the harm.
A government entity
With shorter notice deadlines and immunity limits.
Damages that may be recoverable
What a claim may include depends on the injuries, the available insurance and the evidence. Nothing here is a prediction of value.
- Medical treatment already received, from the emergency room through rehabilitation
- Future medical care and therapy a physician expects will be needed
- Wages lost while unable to work, and reduced earning capacity in longer-term cases
- Property damage, out-of-pocket costs and travel to treatment
- Pain, suffering and loss of life's pleasures where the law allows it
Steps that protect a claim
- Get medical attention, even if the injuries seem minor at first
- Report what happened and ask how to obtain a copy of the official report
- Photograph the scene, the vehicles or the hazard, and your visible injuries
- Collect names and phone numbers for anyone who saw what happened
- Keep every bill, record and piece of correspondence in one place
- Be careful giving a recorded statement before you understand your own injuries
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a lawyer?
Injury cases are typically handled on a contingency basis: the fee is a percentage of the recovery, and there is no fee if there is no recovery. The consultation is free.
How long will my case take?
It depends on the injuries and whether liability is disputed. Cases generally should not be resolved before treatment has stabilized enough to understand the long-term picture.
Do I have a case?
That depends on the facts — what happened, who was responsible, and what injuries followed. A free review is the way to find out, and there is no obligation.
What if I already spoke with an insurance adjuster?
That does not end a claim. It is worth reviewing what was said and what documents, if any, were signed before going further.
Question not answered here? Ask Robert — Munley's virtual intake assistant answers common personal injury questions 24/7.
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Where we serve
Munley Law represents clients across Pennsylvania. See the areas we serve for local courts, hospitals and roads, or browse the free tools.
This page is general information about this type of case. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Last reviewed 2026-09-01.
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