Dear Neil, I can’t thank you enough for all you have done for me. Your’s and the team’s, expertise and thorough investigation turned out to be a great reward. Please convey my sincere gratitude to Sandee and Tanya and all … Read More
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Racial Bias Has No Place in the Jury Room
The Sixth Amendment guarantees a trial by an impartial jury, and the legal system affords numerous protections against juror bias and misconduct. And in a decision issued on March 6, 2017, a majority of the United States Supreme Court reaffirmed … Read More
But I Don’t Want To Go To Physical Therapy
I recently fractured my ankle. While there are pieces to this recovery process, and unfortunately, the right side of my ankle, I am currently in the physical therapy phase. Frankly, I could not wait to get to this point, I just … Read More
PA Live Prime: The O’Donnell Law Firm
Attorneys Neil & Cathy O’Donnell from O’Donnell Law Offices in Kingston talk about their “Walk In Wednesdays” service on PA Live Prime. Click to View the Video »
Behind the Scenes at Jury Duty
In a previous blog, I discussed receiving a jury duty notice. And I had jury duty for a few days in February. It was really insightful. On Day 1, we assembled into the large jury room on the second floor … Read More
Warmer Weather Means Increased Pedestrian Traffic
With the warmer weather upon us and temperatures are on the rise, so is the increase of automobile-pedestrian accidents. These types of accidents are due to distracted drivers and pedestrians who are not alert to their surroundings. Auto-pedestrian incidents usually … Read More
Underinsured Motorist Insurance Coverage in the Employment Context
A recent opinion issued by Judge Ramy I. Djerassi of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas could paves way for injured workers to obtain underinsured motorist (UIM) benefits in the third party context. In Bielac v. American International Group, Inc., … Read More
Leadership Wilkes-Barre Class of 2017
As an update on my experiences as a member of the LWB Class of 2017, our class had the pleasure of listening to Judge Joseph Cosgrove zealously explain the multiple branches of government and how our judicial system works. He … Read More
Injuries that develop over time are worthy of workers’ compensation benefits too
Injuries that develop from work related activities over the course of time are compensable injuries under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. These injuries are commonly referred to as a “repetitive use claims” (e.g. carpal tunnel from repetitive upper extremity work … Read More
The Call to Jury Duty
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any court of the United … Read More