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PA Legislature Considering a “Loan”

The Pennsylvania State Legislature is considering taking a “loan” from the State Workers Insurance Fund in order to “balance” the State budget. The Fund is already at a deficit. This “loan” could put injured workers at further risk in the … Read More

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O’Donnell Law Office Member of the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers

Congratulations to the O’Donnell Law Office on Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers accepting the office listing Atty Neil T. O’Donnell as a member of the Register. The Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register Preeminent Lawyers is exclusive to AV Preeminent Attorneys–those who … Read More

Why We Need a Strong Civil Justice System – Food Safety

When food companies put profits before safety, and the regulatory system proves unable to force change, it falls to the civil justice system to protect consumers. Lawsuits have proven to be the most effective, and sometimes the only, mechanism for … Read More

Attorney Neil O’Donnell Asked for Feedback on USGA Assessing a Penalty Stroke

Last week Atty Neil O’Donnell asked for feedback on what people thought about the USGA assessing a penalty stroke against Dustin Johnson during the US Open. Well, a week later, it looks like the golfers think the penalty should not … Read More

Garage Sales & Yard Sale Child Seats

With the warm weather, comes garage and yard sales. While there may be lots of good deals-one item that is not recommended to be purchased is a child safety seat. There is no way insure that the seat can be … Read More

Twitter Account Privacy

It is important to remember that if you maintain a public twitter account, anyone can view your tweets and what was tweeted to you. By simply changing the settings, your twitter account is protected allowing views only by those you … Read More

All Children Under 2 Must be in Rear Facing Child Seat

Yesterday, Gov. Tom Wolf signed the Senate bill requiring all children under the age of two years old to be in rear facing child seats. These rear facing child seats are to be secured in the back seat of the … Read More

Autonomous Vehicle Testers to Carry $5 Million in Insurance

A new Pennsylvania bill introduced two weeks ago aims to balance safety with support for innovation. It requires autonomous vehicle testers to get state Transport Department approval and carry $5 million in insurance. As well, the developers of the technology … Read More

Number of Collisions Involving Teens Increase When School’s Out

Sadly, when school is out for Summer, the number of collisions involving teens increases. According to AAA, teens are more likely to be distracted drivers. Again, a driver taking his or her eyes off the road for even a second, … Read More

Dress for Success Graduation

Congratulations to all the participants of the Set for Success program conducted by Linda Armstrong and Cathy O’Donnell on behalf of Dress for Success Luzerne County at GEO in Wilkes-Barre, PA on their recent graduation.  http://ow.ly/qAFM300QGGm