Neil O’Donnell served as a moderator at the PA Bar Association Seminar on “Winning Your Case Through Depositions.”
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A New Court Ruling Helps Sex Abuse Victims
The Pennsylvania Superior Court, in a ruling issued June 11, 2019, reversed a Trial Court decision which dismissed a claim of sexual abuse as time-barred. Specifically, in the case of Renee Rice v. Diocese of Altoona-Johnston, a unanimous three-judge panel … Read More
Who is Liable for My Truck Accident?
Previous blogs on our website discussed the devastation truck accidents cause for survivors and their family members. However, you should also know that one or more parties can be liable for damages from a truck accident. There are cases where … Read More
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Car Accident?
Statistics published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that more than 2 million people on average are injured in car accidents each year. Of those 2.5 million, 200,000 require hospitalization after their accidents. In addition to … Read More
Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre Truck Accident Lawyer Explains Common Causes Trucks are the largest vehicles on the road, which alsomakes them among the most dangerous. Fully loaded 18-wheelers can weigh up to80,000 pounds and may travel at speeds of up to 65 miles … Read More
Tiger Woods and His Restaurant Sued for Over-Serving Alcoholic Staffer
On the heals of his smashing Masters victory, and coming into the second major of the year, a civil lawsuit has been filed against Tiger Woods and his restaurant for “over-serving” alcohol to an employee known to Woods and his … Read More
Is Alexa Listening to Me?
Recent news reports suggest that a global human team at Amazon.com listens to voice recordings captured in Echo owners’ homes and offices. The team listens to voice recordings which are transcribed, annotated and then fed back into the software. Presumably, this exercise … Read More
Updated Pennsylvania Traffic Laws Drivers Need to Know About
PennDOT (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation) and state police are urging drivers to obey recently updated Pennsylvania traffic laws. State law enforcement will use education, community outreach and social media to emphasize the importance of following traffic safety laws. 6 Updated … Read More
SCRANTON DIOCESE ANNOUNCES THE “INDEPENDENT SURVIVOR COMPENSATION PROGRAM” FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE
A Pennsylvania Grand Jury report in August, 2018 identified more than 300 clergy accused of sexual abuse of more than 1,000 child victims over several decades. Two hundred seventy (270) names were released to the public in that report. Comments … Read More
5 Winter Safety Tips to Protect Your Home
Winter has arrived, and Northeast Pennsylvania is experiencing snow, ice and freezing temperatures. This past weekend, Winter Storm Harper swept through the state and other parts of the Northeast, dumping 1 to 2 feet of snow and killing 10 people. … Read More