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If you or a loved one has been hurt in a tragic accident, a personal injury lawyer can help you seek justice and heal in peace.

Injuries Can Happen Anywhere

Any accident that causes pain, harm, or death can be a personal injury case.
It helps to understand the differences between these case types so you can prepare for the journey ahead.

Whether your incident involved two vehicles, a car and a pedestrian, or another combination, our practiced lawyers can help bring the guilty party to justice.

Being involved in a truck collision can leave you facing not just severe physical and emotional trauma, but also the daunting complexity of legal battles. Let our skilled team guide you through these challenges.

Nothing can bring back a loved one. But a wrongful death claim can at least cover the cost of end-of-life services and offer you peace of mind after your tragic loss.

Your employer’s insurance should cover you in a workplace accident, but getting those funds can be complicated. Our experienced attorneys can help you get the money you’re owed (and more, if a third party was involved).

Have you or a loved one been sexually abused at school, work, or anywhere else? We have decades of experience fighting for people in cases just like yours.

If you’ve been a victim of medical malpractice, you may feel betrayed and angry that the very person meant to heal you has hurt you. We can help you.

The government supports people with medical or physical disabilities who can’t work, but it can be difficult to collect these benefits. We can guide you through this process.

Your employer’s insurance should cover you in a workplace accident, but getting those funds can be complicated. Our experienced attorneys can help you get the money you’re owed (and more, if a third party was involved).

When products don’t work how they’re supposed to, the consequences can be serious. Product cases are especially complex, as more than one party may be at fault. Our lawyers can help bring all of them to justice.

Contacting a Lawyer
Should Be Your First Move

With so much at stake after an injury, it’s always worth speaking with a lawyer immediately, as this can improve your odds of winning. However, acting quickly is especially important in Pennsylvania, thanks to two facts about our legal system.

A Short Statute of Limitations

In Pennsylvania, you usually have two years to file a lawsuit after an injury. While that may seem like a lot of time, building a strong case can take months or years. What’s more, the longer you wait, the harder it will be to collect important evidence. It’s wise to contact an attorney as soon as possible to avoid these difficulties.

Strict Comparative Negligence Rules

Pennsylvania judges must consider who’s at fault, then divide the winnings from there. For example, if the other side can prove the accident was 30% your fault, you’ll only receive 70% of the total settlement. If they can prove you’re more than 50% responsible, you’ll end up with nothing. For this reason, defendants will often try to lay the blame on you. Working with a qualified personal injury lawyer reduces this risk.

Do You Have a Case?

In general, before you can file a personal injury lawsuit, your situation must meet four requirements.

1

Duty

First, the defendant (the person who caused the injury) must have had a duty to the claimant (the injured party). For instance, your doctor has a duty to provide you with a reasonable standard of care.

2

Breach of Duty

Then, if the defendant fails to carry out their responsibility, they’ve breached their duty. In our doctor example, that could mean an incorrect diagnosis or a botched surgery.

3

Causation

From there, there has to be a
clear link between the breach
and the damages. In other words, there must be proof that the defendant’s actions caused
the harm.

Damages

Finally, you must have suffered or lost something because of the breach. These damages can include physical injuries, financial losses, emotional distress, and more.

If all four of these conditions apply to you, you may have a case.
An attorney can help you determine if your incident meets these requirements.

Meeting You Where You Are

At O’Donnell Law, we’re committed to meeting you wherever you may be, including home and hospital visits. Our accomplished attorneys take on injury cases within the Northeast Pennsylvania region and beyond.

Wilkes-Barre
Bethlehem
Kingston
Hazleton
Pittston
Allentown
Tunkhannock
Stroudsburg

Easton
Archbald
Carbondale
Clarks Summit
Dallas
Drums
Moscow
Milford

Mountain Top
Nanticoke
Old Forge
Olyphant
Plymouth
Scranton
Shavertown
Williamsport

and many more.

If You Need A Lawyer, You Need O'Donnell Law

When you’re hurt, your focus should be on healing, not on complicated laws and legal proceedings. If you need an attorney on your side, reach out to the dedicated lawyers of O’Donnell Law.

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