O'Donnell Law Center : Lake of the Ozarks

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is here and that means presents and gifts of all kinds will be delivered to homes across the country. There’s nothing worse than having packages and mail stolen from your mailbox or right off your front porch. When people steal packages and mail, it’s a crime of opportunity. O’Donnell Law Center has a few tips to keep your packages safe during the holidays. Get a Tracking Number Ask for a tracking number when your package is shipped, that way you know the moment your package was delivered. Track your packages during the entire shipment process and try to be home at the time of delivery. When you place an order, try to schedule a certain date or time for delivery. This way, you can schedule a time when you know you’ll be home. Request a Signature FedEx suggests that you request a signature for delivery. This will ensure that your package won’t be left at your door when you’re not home. While it may require an e...

Memorial Day Weekend is generally considered the official start to the summer season at the Lake of the Ozarks. Our quiet, local community will be inundated with tourists as traffic picks up and the number of boats out on the water increases. This is an exciting time of year for both locals and tourists, but it can also pose several risks. This week, our general practice law firm in Osage Beach MO is here to help protect you and your family with these no-nonsense safety reminders for the holiday weekend. 1. Allow Plenty Of Travel Time. Because of the thousands of people on the road during Memorial Day Weekend, roadway travel becomes much more dangerous. If you are planning to travel during the weekend, it's important to give yourself plenty of time to arrive at your destination. If you aren't in a rush, you will be less likely to put yourself (and other drivers) at risk by speeding, pushing red lights, or committing other driving infractions. 2. Ensure That All Child...

The 4th of July holiday is almost here. Most people regard this holiday as a chance to enjoy a three-day weekend, a chance to reconnect with friends and family, and a chance to get outside and enjoy fireworks or other recreational activities. While these are great activities and are certainly all wonderful ways to enjoy your holiday weekend, the team at O'Donnell Law Center wants to remind you how important it is to take a moment to give thanks for and celebrate our nation's independence. The United States is a beautiful country, and we are lucky to get to call ourselves American! Celebrating Our Independence - 4 Different Traditions People all across the States will celebrate their independence this holiday by honoring many different traditions. This Independence Day, which one of these traditions will you honor? 1. Fireworks This is quite possibly the most famous and the most popular tradition for celebrating our independence. Designed to distantly resemble the ...