Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers has represented injured people in Bucks County and across Pennsylvania for more than 30 years. Our Bensalem office is at 2075 Byberry Rd, Suite 105B, Bensalem, PA 19020, and we take calls 24 hours a day at (484) 351-0350.
Who handles your case: our full team of trial attorneys. Any of our lawyers can take your case, so you are never waiting on one person’s schedule.
Where we meet: at our Byberry Road office, at your home, in the hospital, or by video.
Courts we file in: Bucks County Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia, and wherever in Pennsylvania the crash happened.
Cost to you: nothing. The case review is free, and you pay no attorney fee and no case costs unless we recover money for you. If we don’t recover money for you, we cover the costs we advanced.
From fender-benders on residential streets to high-speed highway collisions, car accidents of any kind can trigger a long, exhausting ordeal of recovering from serious physical injuries, negotiating with insurance providers, managing medical bills, work loss and locking down key evidence to establish the other driver’s fault. Additionally, Pennsylvania law takes a unique approach to car insurance, which can make recovering compensation after a crash especially challenging.
If you were injured in an auto wreck, our skilled personal injury attorneys are here to help you seek justice. Under Founding Partner Jon Ostroff and Managing Partner Rich Godshall, Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers has represented thousands of people injured in car accidents.
In one recent case, our legal team negotiated a $4.1 million settlement on behalf of four passengers who suffered severe injuries in a one-vehicle crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Another successful case resulted in over $6 million in settlements for seven people injured in a rural highway crash. Our trial against Greyhound Bus Company led to settlements and verdicts exceeding $21 million.
Our Bensalem car accident lawyers have the experience and resources necessary to pursue compensation on your behalf. We can make all the difference in how your case plays out.
Seeking Compensation Through Insurance After a Serious Car Wreck
The basic idea behind “no-fault” car insurance systems is that insurance providers should cover certain expenses related to car accidents regardless of who was to blame for the crash. In Pennsylvania, all car insurance policies must offer coverage for all reasonable medical expenses and out-of-pocket costs stemming from a motor vehicle crash up to applicable policy limits, even if the injured person caused the wreck.
Under state law, you must also choose to purchase a “full tort” or “limited tort” insurance policy. If you have full tort insurance, you have the right to file a lawsuit for all economic and non-economic damages you suffered in a car accident, including pain and suffering.
Recovering non-economic damages with a limited tort insurance policy can be more complicated. Generally, drivers with limited tort coverage can only seek non-economic damages if the car accident resulted in “serious” injuries. However, there are several exceptions to this rule, and Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers has recovered large non-economic damages awards for injured clients with limited tort coverage. If you wish to pursue non-economic damages (which include pain and suffering) in your vehicle collision case, it is best to speak with a lawyer at Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers in Bensalem right away.
Establishing Fault for an Auto Accident in Bensalem
In the event that your crash results in serious, prolonged harm, you should consider pursuing a claim to recover compensation from the at-fault party. In practice, this means you must prove:
The existence of a “duty of care”
The at-fault party breached that duty
The breach directly caused your accident
You suffered compensable losses due to the accident
All motorists have a “duty” to follow the rules of the road. Any traffic violation or act of reckless driving can constitute a “breach” of that duty. Whether the other driver failed to yield the right of way or drove while drunk, you should work with a local auto accident attorney who can help you prove fault.
Bensalem Car Accident FAQ
How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit in Pennsylvania?
In most cases, 2 years from the date of the crash. If a city, county or state vehicle or road is involved, written notice may be due within 6 months. Waiting can also mean lost evidence, so it helps to talk to a lawyer early.
Who pays my medical bills after a crash in Bensalem?
Pennsylvania is a no-fault state, so your own auto policy pays your medical bills first, no matter who caused the crash. Every policy carries at least $5,000 in medical benefits. You can still bring a claim against the at-fault driver for losses those benefits don’t cover.
I have limited tort. Can I still recover for pain and suffering?
Often, yes. Limited tort allows pain and suffering damages when the injury is serious, and there are exceptions, such as when the other driver is convicted of DUI or was driving a car registered in another state. Check your declarations page, then have a lawyer review it with your medical records.
What should I do in the first 24 hours after a crash?
Call 911 so Bensalem Township police or the state police make a report.
Get checked at an emergency room or urgent care, even if you feel okay.
Take photos of the cars, the scene and your injuries, and get witness names.
Don’t give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer before you get advice.
Call us for a free case review; we can meet you at home, in the hospital or by video.
How much does it cost to hire Ostroff Godshall?
Nothing up front. The case review is free, and you pay no attorney fee and no case costs unless we recover money for you. If we don’t recover money for you, you owe us nothing, including the costs we advanced for your case.
Bensalem Car Accident FAQs
How long do I have to file a car accident claim?
In Pennsylvania you generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit (42 Pa.C.S. § 5524). Claims against a government agency, including SEPTA or PennDOT, can require written notice within six months, so it is best to call a lawyer right away.
Does my car insurance tort option affect my case?
Limited tort can restrict pain-and-suffering damages, but there are important exceptions, including serious injuries, a drunk driver, an out-of-state vehicle, or being hurt as a pedestrian or as a passenger in someone else’s car. We review your policy for free.
Who pays my medical bills after a crash?
Your own car insurance medical benefits pay your medical bills first, no matter who caused the crash. Your claim against the at-fault driver covers pain and suffering, lost wages beyond your benefits and other losses.
Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?
Yes, as long as you were not more than 50 percent at fault. Pennsylvania’s comparative negligence law (42 Pa.C.S. § 7102) reduces your recovery by your share of fault.
How much does it cost to hire Ostroff Godshall?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, so you pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you. The consultation is free, 24/7, at (484) 351-0350.
Results Near Bensalem
Examples of results our firm has obtained for injured people in and around Bucks, Philadelphia and Montgomery counties:
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.See more case results.
Discuss Recovery Options with a Bensalem Car Accident Attorney
Pursuing financial recovery after a car wreck in Pennsylvania can be more complex than it is in other states. Making sense of the various insurance laws and proving liability can be difficult without a legal team on your side. If you or a loved one was injured in a crash, contact Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers today to schedule a free consultation with a Bensalem car accident lawyer.
