Uber has received a lot of bad press in the personal injury sphere. A recent Arizona bellwether trial, involving an Uber driver sexually assaulting a passenger, resulted in a $8.5 million judgment against the rideshare company.1 New events may add … Read More
Car Accidents
State Immunity Faces Novel Facts
By Connor Graham and Neil T. O’Donnell One may sue the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, but only in limited circumstances. If the State does not consent to being sued, then it, and its officials and employees acting within the scope of … Read More
Empty Cars Haunting Streets?
By Connor Graham and Neil T. O’Donnell Waymo’s Driverless Vehicle Problem in Atlanta A small Atlanta neighborhood has begun to experience an early-morning nuisance: Scores of driverless vehicles, courtesy of Waymo – Google’s fleet of self-driving cars. The traffic is … Read More
Tesla’s Self-Driving Technology Under Probe After 58 Incidents
Tesla’s self-driving technology is once again under federal scrutiny. After 58 reported safety violations and a $240 million jury verdict, the National Highway Safety Administration has opened a new investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving and Summon features. Attorney Neil O’Donnell breaks down what this means for drivers, victims, and the future of autonomous vehicle safety. … Read More
Injured in a Car Accident in Wilkes-Barre?
Trust the Local Team at O’Donnell Law Offices to Help You Get the Justice You Deserve Car accidents—or crashes—can happen in an instant. Whether you’re navigating the Cross Valley Expressway, making a turn downtown near Public Square, or merging onto … Read More
Pedestrian Injuries: Know Your Rights and Stay Safe
The weather is warming up, and more and more people are spending time outside to enjoy the fresh spring air. However, as more people spend time outside, they will be sharing the road with motor vehicles. This presents a safety risk to pedestrians, and there are some things you should remember before you go out for a stroll. … Read More
$1.3M Award in Wilkes-Barre Car Accident Case
Originally Published February 20, 2007 At O’Donnell Law Offices, we are proud to stand up for those whose lives are forever changed by motor vehicle accidents. One such example of our firm’s commitment to justice is the $1.3 million jury … Read More
Automated Driving Tests Raise Serious Safety Questions
By: Neil O’Donnell – In a March 12, 2024 article, Fortune Magazine found that automated vehicles rated “poor” in driving safety tests. In that testing, only one of Tesla’s 14 manufacturers’ scores was deemed “acceptable.” The testing was conducted by … Read More
Do I Have a Claim if I Was Injured in a Car Accident Caused by Winter Weather?
By: Joshua Perry – Winter in Northeast Pennsylvania results in snowy weather and poor road conditions. According to the Pennsylvania State Climatologist, “[s]nowfall exceeds 54 inches per year, with heavy snows sometimes experienced in late April.” This means that we … Read More
Injury During Summer Vacation Travel via Automobile
By: Joshua Perry – We are now in the midst of the summer travel season, which kicks off on Memorial Day and continues through Labor Day. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics most recent survey, … Read More