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
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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
Facebook Discovery in Civil Litigation
The constant use of Facebook and other social media sites has become a prominent issue in civil litigation over the last five (5) to eight (8) years. Things that you may think are private may well turn out to be … Read More
Car Trouble
Always be sure to move your disabled vehicle to a safe location and far enough off the shoulder of the road to ensure personal safety. I know it may sound trivial, but we should all have a small emergency kit … Read More
Don’t Let Road Rage Ruin Your Summer Road Trip
Nearly every driver has experienced it one way or another–road rage! Road rage is driving in an aggressive or hostile manner. While its natural to feel some level of anger or frustration when someone cuts you off; pushes their way … Read More
What You Need to Know About Auto Insurance
The most important decision you make when choosing auto insurance is whether or not you want full tort or limited tort. Even though limited tort is less costly, this decision can impact how much money, if any, you will be … Read More
Thank You for the Presentation
Neil & Michael, Thank you so much for the presentation. You are always welcome back. Have a great summer. All the best, Lisa Joyce
Are my Work Injury Wage Loss Checks Paid at Correct Rate?
Injured workers are eligible for wage loss benefits following a work related injury. How those benefits are calculated depends on the unique circumstances of the injured worker’s employment. Generally speaking, an injured worker receives a percentage of his/her average weekly … Read More