By: Neil O’donnell State Farm recently announced that it would stop coverage for 72,000 houses and apartments in California, citing rising costs and increased catastrophic risks as the reason. The decision affects 30,000 houses and 42,000 apartments. The announcement comes … Read More
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I Have Been Injured On A Motorcycle, What Can I Do?
By Joshua Perry As the spring season brings warmer weather, many people who own motorcycles are eager to take them out for a ride. With an increase in the number of motorcycles on the road, there is also an increase … Read More
Automated Driving Tests Raise Serious Safety Questions
By: Neil O’Donnell In a March 12, 2024 article, Fortune Magazine found that automated vehicles rated “poor” in driving safety tests. In that testing, only one of Tesla’s 14 manufacturers’ scores was deemed “acceptable.” The testing was conducted by the … Read More
Do I Have a Claim if I Was Injured in a Car Accident Caused by Winter Weather?
By: Joshua Perry Winter in Northeast Pennsylvania results in snowy weather and poor road conditions. According to the Pennsylvania State Climatologist, “[s]nowfall exceeds 54 inches per year, with heavy snows sometimes experienced in late April.” This means that we should … Read More
Mark Rozzi, Advocate For Survivors Of Sexual Exploitation, To Leave The State House Of Representatives
By Neil T. O’Donnell After 11 years of service in the Pennsylvania legislature, Representative Mark Rozzi has announced his retirement. He will be missed. One of the most consequential legislators in recent history, Representative Rozzi is very open about the … Read More
O’Donnell Law Co-Hosts Blankets & Broth Event on MLK Day
MLK Day is a time for reflection and community service. In that spirit, the O’Donnell Law Offices team along with the NAACP Wilkes-Barre Branch #2306, the City of Wilkes-Barre, and the Friedman JCC / JCA of Northeastern PA hosted a … Read More
Can I File a Claim if I Was Injured by a Tractor Trailer?
By Joshua Perry In 2022, roughly 76,180 individuals were injured as a result of truck accidents. This may be of no surprise given the fact that a large portion of products sold within the United States are transported via tractor … Read More
What should I do if I am involved in a motor vehicle collision caused by an intoxicated driver?
By Joshua Perry For most, the holidays are a joyful time of year, filled with holiday parties and gatherings. Oftentimes, these events include alcohol. According to the NHTSA, in 2020, between Christmas and New Year’s, there were 209 drunk driving … Read More
Injured During Holiday Travel?
By Joshua Perry The holidays are a busy time of year. For some, this includes traveling to spend time with their family and loved ones. As a result of holiday travel, the number of vehicles on the road increases. Unfortunately, … Read More
What Do I Do If My Child Is Injured During Trick-Or-Treating?
The fall weather has officially set in and the local ghouls and goblins are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to descend on the local communities in search of their favorite Halloween goodies. For many, Halloween holds cherished memories surrounding past costumes … Read More