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
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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
Children May Qualify for Social Security Benefits
There are circumstances when children qualify for Social Security benefits. Often it depends on the benefits their parents are or were receiving, but children may also qualify on their own. Please feel free to contact us, if you have any … Read More
House Bill 1800 – No Friend to the Injured Worker
Getting injured on the job can be a painful and frustrating experience. Dealing with the injuries, pain, stress and worry alone are difficult enough. Add to that the frustrations and gamesmanship used by the workers’ compensation insurance carrier … or … Read More
Workers’ Compensation Blog
Please read the blog of Atty Michael O’Donnell concerning important developments in Workers’ Compensation. http://ow.ly/ZKNpF
Aggressive Driving
According to AAA, approximately 56% of traffic fatalities are caused by aggressive driving. If you encounter an aggressive driver, avoid eye contact and give them space. Do not engage them or reciprocate any gestures. Do not stop and/or get out … Read More
Rock 107 at O’Donnell Law Offices
Our thanks to Rock 107 and everyone who dropped by to get their Eddie Money tickets for the Birthday Bash concert on March 31st. Attys Neil and Michael O’Donnell got a chance to Rock 107’s Mark Hoover to tell everyone … Read More
Injured in an Accident—See a Doctor
At age 25, my husband and I were rear-ended by a young man while we were waiting in a traffic light. The back of the car was demolished, and the rear window was blown out. We were wearing seat belts, … Read More