Congratulations to Atty Patrick Scanlon and all of Team Kirby of the 2016 Class of Leadership Wilkes-Barre in their work with the Kirby Foundation in purchasing and erecting this beautiful sign at the entrance to Kirby Park!
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Raising Truckers’ Allowable Working & Driving Hours Under Consideration
Are you aware measures are under consideration in Congress this week that would raise truckers’ allowable working and driving hours, risking even more crashes that would imperil drivers themselves and the motoring public. Senate and House committees are considering raising … Read More
Neil and Catherine O’Donnell Named 2016 PA Super Lawyers
Congratulations Neil T. O’Donnell and Catherine R. O’Donnell, who once again have been selected to the 2016 PA Super Lawyers list with Neil selected to the top 100 Super Lawyers in the Commonwealth and the Philadelphia Super Lawyers. Each year, … Read More
UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED CAR INSURANCE
Imagine the following hypothetical situations: HYPOTHETICAL A: You are in your car stopped at a red light and patiently waiting for the light to turn green. As you are waiting, an individual not paying attention to the road violently crashes … Read More
Thanks for Making Law Day Special
Dear O’Donnell Law, Thank you for making “Law Day” at Dr. Kistler Elementary special. Your Presentation to our 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students was outstanding! Thank you again for your time and consideration!
Several Wrong Way Accidents in Northeast Pennsylvania
There have been several accidents in Northeast Pennsylvania recently caused by someone driving the wrong direction on the highway. Penn DOT has confirmed Pennsylvania is one of several states participating in research on wrong-way driving on the highway. http://ow.ly/Szcq300aEme
PENNSYLVANIA COURT ALLOWS NEGLIGENCE CASE TO PROCEED AGAINST PERSON WHO TEXTED A DRIVER INVOLVED IN COLLISION
Lawrence County Judge John Hodge recently allowed a negligence and wrongful death claim to proceed against two men who were texting a driver as she crashed into a motorcyclist causing fatal injuries. In his decision of March, 2016, Judge Hodge … Read More
Catherine O’Donnell Assisted with Workplace Re-Entry Program
Today Atty Cathy O’Donnell assisted with the workplace re-entry program sponsored by Luzerne County Dress for Success which was held at the Day Reporting Center, Wilkes-Barre. Special thanks to the Wilkes University Small Business Development Center for their detailed presentation.
Medical Erros Now Account for 3rd Leading Cause of Death in U.S.
Perhaps shockingly, medical errors now account for the third leading cause of death in the United States. Over 250,000 deaths have been attributed to medical errors which is more than respiratory disease, accident or stroke. http://ow.ly/4nqpwT
Law Day Sabbath Readers
Atty Cathy O’Donnell will be one of several readers at the Law Day Shabbath this morning at the Temple Israel, Wilkes-Barre, PA (http://ow.ly/4nnStr) . The featured pulpit speaker is Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Hon. Christine Donohue. Congratulations to Chairs Attys Johanna L. … Read More