Authors: Neil O’Donnell and Connor Graham How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming the Health Insurance Industry The health insurance industry has been integrating AI into their processing systems. Debate has begun on how to regulate it. While the ultimate effects on … Read More
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SSI vs. SSDI: What’s the Difference in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton?
If you’re considering applying for Social Security Disability benefits in Wilkes-Barre or Scranton, one of the first questions you may have is: what’s the difference between SSI and SSDI? Although the acronyms look similar, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social … Read More
Uber Hit With $8.5 Million Verdict in Sexual Assault Lawsuit
By Neil O’Donnell and Connor Graham Uber continues to face unflagging pressure from authorities seeking to hold the ride-sharing giant accountable for prevalent sexual violence inflicted during rides. This pressure stems from a recent New York Times article detailing how … Read More
Insurers’ Big Profits Draw Regulators’ Ire
By Neil T. O’Donnell In a front page article published on January 23, 2026, the Wall Street Journal reports that auto and home owners insurance companies are making near record profits as customers struggle to pay premiums. These near-record profits … Read More
La Angels Settled MLB Players’ Wrongful Death Lawsuit While Jury Deliberates
By Neil T. O’Donnell With the jury deliberating, the Los Angeles Angels reached an 11th hour settlement agreement with the family of former MLB pitcher Tyler Skaggs on December 17th. Pitcher Tyler Skaggs died on July 1, 2019 after ingesting … Read More
Big Tax Cuts For Insurance Comapnies
BIG TAX CUTS FOR INSURANCE COMPANIES Author: Neil T. O’Donnell , Founder and Managing Attorney, O’Donnell Law Offices . As reported recently in The New York Times , the Trump Administration handed out hundreds of billions of dollars in tax … Read More
O’Donnell Law Offices Recognized as a Tier 1 Firm in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®
O’Donnell Law Offices Recognized as a Tier 1 Firm in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms® Scranton Motorcycle Accident Lawyer | O’Donnell Law Offices KINGSTON, PA — November 6, 2025 O’Donnell Law Offices is proud to announce that the … Read More
What Happens to Workers’ Compensation Specific Loss Benefits After Death in Pennsylvania?
When a Pennsylvania worker suffers a serious on-the-job injury, questions often arise about how specific loss benefits are handled—especially if the worker later passes away. In this article, Attorney Michael A. O’Donnell of O’Donnell Law Offices explains how the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act addresses these complex cases, including what happens to unpaid specific loss benefits after a worker’s death. Drawing on decades of experience representing injured workers, Attorney O’Donnell explores key legal provisions under Sections 306(g) and 410, as well as the recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision in Steets v. Celebration Fireworks. Learn what rights surviving spouses, dependents, and estates may have under Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law. … Read More
Sexual Exploitation Attorneys in Wilkes-Barre, PA | O’Donnell Law Offices
Justice for Victims of Sexual Exploitation in Wilkes-Barre Sexual exploitation and abuse are among the most devastating violations a person can endure. Survivors face not only emotional trauma but also lasting financial and social consequences. At O’Donnell Law Offices, we’ve … Read More
Protecting Workers This Fall: Understanding Common Autumn Workplace Injuries
As the seasons change, so do the risks faced by employees in Pennsylvania and beyond. Autumn brings shorter days, cooler weather, and new work-related challenges that can lead to injuries on the job. At O’Donnell Law Offices, we help injured … Read More