What to bring with you when you are meeting with an attorney after a motor vehicle accident? In short, bring everything with you. It is important to meet with an attorney after you have been injured in a motor vehicle … Read More
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Always Contact the Police after a Motor Vehicle Accident
It is always important to have the police at an accident scene, no matter who is at fault and especially should there be personal injury. An emergency dispatcher will also contact medical personnel, if they should be needed. So once … Read More
Remembering September 11, 2001
September 11, 2017 marks the 16th anniversary of one of the most tragic events in United States history. On September 11, 2001, 19 Al Qaeda terrorists carried out a plot to bring carnage and suffering to the American people. Two … Read More
SEATBELTS ON SCHOOL BUSES — IT IS LONG OVERDUE
Isn’t it time that Pennsylvania becomes one of the states that requires seatbelts in all school buses? Surprisingly, Federal law only requires seatbelts in school buses that weigh less than 10,000 pounds. Historically, regulators have opposed seatbelt mandates on larger school buses. … Read More
Another Accolade!
Dear Neil – Another accolade! Very soon you will be forced to add walls to your offices in order to display the awards for the most superior work you perform for your clients – plaintiffs such as I. Your interest … Read More
Hurricane Harvey – How O’Donnell Law Offices hopes to help
I can sympathize with the many people going through the flooding and worry of Hurricane Harvey. I was part of the flood of 1972 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and the not knowing where you will go and the stress of watching your … Read More
The President and the Power to Pardon
As it’s been discussed in the news lately, an overview of the Constitutional Power to Pardon seems timely. The U.S. Constitution provides: “The President. . . Shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, … Read More
Attorney Neil O’Donnell Named “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation
Kingston, PA – Best Lawyers has chosen Attorney Neil T. O’Donnell, owner and founder at O’Donnell Law Offices, “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation—Plaintiffs in Allentown. Attorney O’Donnell has been recognized by Best Lawyers for the last 5 … Read More
Cash Benefits for Amputation and Permanent Loss Injuries on the Job
The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act provides for the payment of cash benefits to an injured work who loses (amputation) or suffers permanent loss of use of certain members of the body. The payments are made at a scheduled number of … Read More
Attorneys, Family Members Update “Adrenaline Mob” Health Conditions
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) An update on a fatal crash that killed an area musician and left several band mates fighting for their lives. While on tour — the band “Adrenaline Mob” was involved in a fiery crash on July 14th … Read More