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Cathy O’Donnell named one of Northeast PA Business Journal’s Top 25 Women in Business

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Neil T. O’Donnell

Think the Pandemic Would Lead to Fewer Fatalities in Vehicle Crashes? Better Think Again

Last week, the National Safety Council issued a report concerning Americans driving during the pandemic. And, despite the fact that Americans drove fewer miles, the preliminary data shows 42,060 people died in motor vehicle crashes last year —including pedestrians — … Read More

How Will Pennsylvania’s Shared Fault Rule Affect my PI Claim?

Personal injury law allows you to sue an individual who has negligently or recklessly acted in a way that caused physical (or in some cases, emotional) harm or even death. For instance, if a surgeon made an error during an … Read More

Do I Still Have Time to Bring a Personal Injury Claim?

If you or someone you love has been injured, or even killed, due to the negligent, reckless, or malicious actions of another, you may be overwhelmed trying to cope with your new reality—doctors’ appointments, medical treatments, funeral expenses, lost job … Read More

Neil T. O’Donnell

Study: Women More Likely to Suffer Serious Injury from Crashes

New research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety demonstrates that women are three times more likely to sustain injuries such as broken bones or concussions in frontal crashes. In side crashes, women were twice as likely to sustain severe … Read More

How is a Pennsylvania Car Accident Settlement Calculated?

There are a number of factors that can impact the ultimate car accident settlement number, and every case is different, which means there’s also not one answer–or even an average answer–that would give you a sense of what your particular … Read More

Kingston Nursing Home Fined and Sued for Elder Abuse

A lawsuit has now been filed against a Kingston Nursing Home, ManorCare, after an investigation by Health and Human Services found that an employee of the facility violently grabbed an elderly patient recovering from major surgery, causing severe bruising and … Read More

How Can a Personal Injury Attorney Help Hit and Run Victims?

In some jurisdictions, law enforcement agencies solve fewer than 10 percent of hit-and-run accidents. Unless investigators have a solid lead pointing to the suspect’s identity, they often give up. Perhaps a bigger reason for the low resolution rate is the … Read More

Ice Slip and Falls: A Closer Look

Whether you are ready for it or not, winter is coming to the Keystone State. Every year, a staggering one million Americans slip and fall on snow or ice. Back injuries, broken bones, and head injuries are the most common … Read More

Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania accidents involving large trucks can happen anywhere in the state. Typically, when a large truck and a passenger vehicle collide, the injuries can be severe to catastrophic. Drivers of 18-wheeler trucks are subject to additional federal regulations to help … Read More