April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving such as texting, talking, eating, adjusting the radio, checking a map, applying makeup, etc. can have deadly consequences. Unfortunately, texting among teen drivers continues to be on the rise. As a driver, … Read More
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Michael O’Donnell Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell
Congratulations to Atty Michael A. O’Donnell on being recognized at the highest peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell. AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that the lawyer’s reviewed peers rank him or her at the highest level … Read More
Full Tort V. Limited Tort Motor Vehicle Insurance
The Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law (“MVFRL”) requires insurance companies to provide consumers with the option of purchasing full tort or limited tort motor vehicle insurance. Of these two options, limited tort is the less expensive alternative. However, many … Read More
Limited Tort vs Full Torn Vehicle Insurance Blog
Please read the blog post of Atty Patrick Scanlon regarding Limited versus Full Tort Vehicle Insurance. http://ow.ly/10xewP
Social Media Posting
When it comes to social media, it is important to remember there is a major difference between what is posted “publicly” online and what is posted “privately”. In most cases, postings on a private profile will remain private and not … Read More
The Importance of Keeping the Paralegal Assigned to Your Case Up to Date Regarding Your Medical Status:
For your attorney to be able to adequately represent you and make progress with your case, it is very important for you to keep in touch with the paralegal who is assigned to your case. The paralegal is there to … Read More
Wilkes-Barre Junior Leadership Group Hosts Autism Fun Day/Resource Day
The Wilkes-Barre Junior Leadership Group Lights for Autism will host an Autism Fun Day/Resource Day aimed at helping to raise awareness for Autism and helping families get their children proper services. The event will be held on Saturday, April 2nd … Read More
UM/UIM Professional Claims Handlers Blog
Please read the blog of Atty Neil O’Donnell concerning the depositions of UM/UIM professional claims handlers in Koken-style litigation. http://ow.ly/102qz7
Attorney Neil O’Donnell Speaks at PAJ Luncheon
Attorney Neil T. O’Donnell spoke recently at the inaugural Northeast Pennsylvania member luncheon hosted by the Pennsylvania Association for Justice[PAJ]. The event was held on June 19th at the Glenmaura National Golf Club in Moosic, Pennsylvania. PAJ’s mission is to … Read More
Consider the Deposition of the UM/UIM Professional Claims Handler in Koken-Style Litigation
Since late 2005, the Insurance Commissioner no longer has authority to require mandatory arbitration of UM and UIM claims in Pennsylvania. Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania v. Koken, 899 A.2d 550 (Pa. 2005). Post Koken, many insurers modified their automobile policies … Read More