The Times-Tribune - Letter to the Editor about Medical Malpractice Insurance Rates and Malpractice Lawsuits
January 11, 2012
In a Times-Tribune Letter to the Editor published Dec. 26, 2011, David Fallk, Esq., President of The Committee for Justice For All, addressed the misconception that medical malpractice insurance rates are the fault of malpractice lawsuits.
The Times Leader - Judge leaves case; bars testimony
January 10, 2012
Luzerne County Senior Judge Joseph Augello has barred testimony and any reports a psychiatrist has made in the homicide case of now-18-year-old Cody Lee. Augello also removed himself from the case.
Peter Paul Olszewski Speaks to WBRE-TV about the Penn State Sexual Abuse Scandal
November 16, 2011
Peter Paul Olszewski says State prosecutors are licking their chops after hearing Jerry Sandusky's interview with NBC on Monday night. Olszewski, who was Luzerne County District Attorney for 7 years and then a Luzerne County Judge for 10 years, says he listened to the interview with keen interest and was stunned by what he heard.
The Times Leader - Judge to rule on Lee trial evidence
November 15, 2011
A Luzerne County senior judge said Monday he’ll soon rule whether a psychiatric report should be thrown out, and the psychiatrist prohibited from testifying further, in the homicide case against a 17-year-old.
Peter Paul Olszewski Quoted by Wilkes Barre Times Leader Re D.A. Salvantis Win in Luzerne County
November 11, 2011
Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr. of the Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Pa., regional law firm Scartelli Olszewski, P.C., was interviewed regarding the recent District Attorney election in Luzerne County.
The Citizens' Voice - Teen's attorneys want seized items suppressed
November 3, 2011
Attorneys for a teenager accused of gunning down his great-grandfather asked a judge Wednesday to bar prosecutors from using certain items seized through a search warrant, including a black notebook that contained a macabre to-do list.
The Times Leader - Lawyers for teen in slaying case want mental report, seized evidence tossed
November 3, 2011
Attorneys for a teen charged in the shooting death of his great-grandfather asked a judge Wednesday to toss out psychiatric reports and evidence seized, including a notebook the teen allegedly kept that lists things to do, including “kill grandpa.
Scartelli Olszewski Law Firm Secures $750,000 Settlement for Client in Wrongful Death Case
October 20, 2011
Personal injury lawyers Melissa A. Scartelli and Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr. of the Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Pa., regional law firm Scartelli Olszewski, P.C. have secured a $750,000 settlement for the family members of a prison inmate who died at the Federal Penitentiary in Lewisburg, Pa.
Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, PA Regional Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Firm Has Changed its Name to Scartelli Olszewski
September 23, 2011
Scartelli, Distasio & Kowalski, P.C. has changed its name to Scartelli Olszewski, P.C. In 2010, the firm added Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr. as its managing partner and has now changed its name to reflect Olszewski’s role.
Scranton Criminal Defense Attorney Peter Paul Olszewski Discusses an Individuals Rights Relating to DUIs in Pennsylvania
September 22, 2011
Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr., a Northeastern Pennsylvania criminal defense, medical malpractice, and personal injury attorney with Scartelli Olszewski, P.C. addresses frequently asked questions about drinking and driving.
Scranton Defective Product Attorney Melissa Scartelli Talks about Identifying a Product Liability Case
September 20, 2011
Scartelli Olszewski, P.C. president and founder, Melissa A. Scartelli, answers frequently asked questions about product liability.
The Times Leader - Court denies appeal of ruling regarding statements in alleged homicide
September 14, 2011
The state Supreme Court on Monday denied a prosecutor’s request to appeal a lower court’s decision in the case of a teen charged with homicide, making it likely the case can move forward in Luzerne County Court.
Scranton Medical Malpractice Attorney Melissa Scartelli Discusses How to Know if You have a Medical Malpractice Case
September 12, 2011
Firm president and founder, Melissa A. Scartelli, answers frequently asked questions about medical malpractice.
Scranton Attorney Melissa Scartelli to Present at Civil Litigation Developments 2011 CLE Seminar on August 24, 2011
July 22, 2011
Melissa A. Scartelli, a Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Pa. personal injury attorney, will present a “Social Media Discovery” continuing legal education seminar on August 24, 2011 as part of a larger program offered by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and the Pennsylvania Defense Institute.
Scranton Attorney Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr. Certified as Member of Prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum
June 22, 2011
Scranton medical malpractice and criminal defense attorney Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr. has been certified as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Commonly Asked Questions in Medical Malpractice Cases
June 2, 2011
Scranton Attorneys Scartelli, Distasio and Kowalski Recognized as 2011 Super Lawyers
May 24, 2011
Scranton personal injury law firm Scartelli Olszewski, P.C. is pleased to announce that partners Melissa A. Scartelli, Daniel J. Distasio and Michael J. Kowalski have been recognized by Thomson Reuters, published annually in Philadelphia magazine, as 2011 Super Lawyers®.
Scranton Attorney Melissa Scartelli Board Certified as Civil Trial Advocate by National Board of Trial Advocacy
May 2, 2011
Scranton personal injury lawyer Melissa Scartelli of Scartelli Olszewski, P.C. has been recognized as a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Scartelli is one of the select few female Pennsylvania attorneys to achieve this recognition, which is granted only to those attorneys who demonstrate an enhanced level of skill and expertise in civil trial advocacy by meeting rigorous objective quality standards.
Scranton Attorneys Melissa Scartelli and Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr. Secure $550,000 Medical Malpractice Verdict on Behalf of 79-Year-Old Scranton Woman
April 6, 2011
On April 1, 2011, Scranton personal injury lawyers Melissa A. Scartelli and Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr. of the Pennsylvania law firm Scartelli Olszewski, P.C., secured a $550,000 jury verdict in a medical malpractice case brought by 79-year-old Irene Doherty of Scranton, Pa., who suffered a 23-month delay in the diagnosis of her lung cancer.
Commonly Asked Questions In Medical Malpractice Cases
March 10, 2011
Scranton Attorney Melissa Scartelli Certified as Member of Prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum
February 14, 2011
Scranton personal injury lawyer Melissa Scartelli has been certified as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
The Times Leader - Teen’s Words After Slaying Inadmissible, Court Agrees
December 23, 2010
The state Superior Court has upheld a county judge’s ruling that statements a then-16-year-old made about the shooting death of his great-grandfather in 2009 cannot be used at any court proceeding.
Personal Injury Law Firm Scartelli Olszewski, P.C. Participates in the 20th Annual Northeastern Pennsylvania Susan G. Komen Race
September 21, 2010
On September 11, 2010, members of the Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Pa., personal injury law firm Scartelli Olszewski, P.C. participated in and raised funds for the 20th Annual Susan G. Komen Northeastern Pennsylvania Race for the Cure®. Assembling a team of 18 members, the personal injury firm raised more than $1,000 for the cause.
The Times Leader - $555,000 Lawsuit Filed Over Medical Treatment
August 28, 2010
A Plymouth woman is seeking more than half a million dollars in damages in a medical malpractice lawsuit in which she alleges doctors caused her infertility and one performed a procedure on her without her permission.
WNEP-TV - Peter Paul Olszewski Interviewed About Pennsylvania Death Penalty Case
August 19, 2010
Criminal defense attorney, Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr. is interviewed by WNEP-TV reporter Peggy Lee regarding death penalty rulings in Pennsylvania.
New Managing Partner Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr. Brings Unmatched Criminal Defense Experience to Scranton and Wilkes-Barre Law Firm Scartelli Olszewski, P.C.
July 28, 2010
With the addition of Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr. as managing partner of Scartelli Olszewski, P.C., the firm expands its traditional personal injury presence into the criminal defense arena.
Northeast Pennsylvania Personal Injury Law Firm Scartelli Olszewski, P.C. Launches Revamped Website
in Anticipation of Upcoming 10th Anniversary
July 7, 2010
The personal injury law firm of Scartelli Olszewski, P.C. is pleased to announce the launch of its revamped website, www.scartelli.com, in anticipation of the firm’s 10th anniversary next year.
The Times Leader - Dickinson Alumni Hold Dinner Program
June 6, 2010
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the General Alumni Association, Dickinson School of Law, Pennsylvania State University, recently held its annual dinner program at the Woodlands Inn and Resort, Plains Township, with more than 100 members and guests in attendance.
Do You Have Questions About Automobile Insurance? We Have Answers.
Melissa Scartelli, our founding partner, teamed up with the Lackawanna Bar Association to provide video commentary for the Bar’s online informational segment, The Legal Tip of the Day.
Latest Medical Malpractice Data Show Number of Cases and Verdicts Reach New Low
April 20, 2010
Chief Justice of Pennsylvania Ronald D. Castille today announced the release of state court system data on medical malpractice case filings and verdicts for 2009 that show a further decline in the number of lawsuits filed against health care providers statewide for a fifth consecutive year.
Associated Press - Infections Not Falling
April 14, 2010
The nation's hospitals are failing to protect patients from potentially fatal infections despite years of prevention campaigns, the government said Tuesday.
The Times Leader - Judge: Teen's Statement Can't be Used in Homicide Case
April 9, 2010
A Luzerne County judge on Thursday ruled statements a then-16-year-old made to police admitting he killed his great-grandfather will not be admissible at an upcoming trial.
The Times Leader - Ruling on Lee Statements Today
April 8, 2010
A Luzerne County judge will rule today on whether statements a then-16-year-old made to police about the killing of his great-grandfather should be admissible at the teen’s yet-to-be-scheduled trial.
The Times Leader - Teen's Lawyers Want Trial in Juvie Court
March 2, 2010
A nurse at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility testified Monday that he did not believe Cody Lee, the 16-year-old charged with killing his great-grandfather in Lake Township, was suffering from hypothermia on Dec. 10.
The Times Leader - Attorneys Want Grandson's Comments Removed
February 20, 2010
Cody Lee got home from school on Dec. 9, 2009, and used the family computer while his great-grandfather watched the news. That’s when 16-year-old Cody Lee argued with his great-grandfather, Herbert Lee, after the 80-year-old allegedly made comments about the boy’s deceased mother, Cody Lee told police.
The Citizen's Voice - Teen Shooting Suspect: Cold Clouded Judgment During Police Interview
February 19, 2010
Cody Lee rose slowly from the witness chair Friday and demonstrated for a judge the violent shivers that he said continued to ripple through his frail body for hours after state police pulled him from a car last December and accused him of gunning down his great-grandfather.
The Times Leader - Defense: Suppress Teen’s Words After Shooting
January 23, 2010
Attorneys representing a 16-year-old who is accused of shooting and killing his great-grandfather in December have asked a judge to suppress statements the teen made to authorities after the shooting.
The Times Leader - Reversal of Roles for Olszewski
January 23, 2010
Peter Paul Olszewski Jr. spent most of his legal career putting criminals behind bars. In the eight years he spent as Luzerne County's district attorney and ten years as a judge, he handled thousands of criminal cases.
Pennsylvania Law Weekly - Slip-and-Fall Victim Collects for Ankle Injury, Depression
January 4, 2010
A Luzerne County jury has awarded a woman $1 million for injuries she sustained after slipping on ice in a restaurant parking lot.
The Times Leader - Looking to a New Day in Court: Olszewski Leaving Bench, but Not Law
December 29, 2009
It's the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. At the age of 29, Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr. became one of the youngest district attorneys in Luzerne County history when he walked into the office shortly after 6 a.m. At the age of 39, he did it again when he was elected a Luzerne County judge in 1999.
Costly failures - The 2009 Health Care Quality Report
Health care reform to date has dealt with access more so than cost. News reports by the Department of Health and Human Services reveal how the health care industry’s failure to improve patient safety helps drive the costs within the system, and why impending penalties are necessary.
