SEPTA Passenger Rights After a Sudden Stop Injury
One moment you’re standing on a SEPTA bus heading to work, holding the overhead rail. The next moment, the driver slams the brakes without warning. Your body lurches forward violently. You grab desperately for support but can’t catch yourself. You crash into a pole, fall into seats, or hit the floor hard. Other passengers stumble […]
Injured on the Job by a Third Party? You May Have a Lawsuit
You were just doing your job. Maybe you were framing walls, running electrical, operating equipment, or moving materials when someone else’s negligence changed your life in an instant. A subcontractor left an unguarded opening you fell through. Another company’s equipment malfunctioned and crushed your hand. A property owner’s unsafe conditions caused scaffolding to collapse. Now […]
Holding a Nursing Home Accountable for Repeated Falls
The call comes in the middle of the night. Your mother fell again. This is the third time in two months. The nursing home staff says she “lost her balance” or “forgot to use her walker.” They assure you she’s fine, just a little bruised. But you’ve heard these explanations before, and you’re terrified. What […]
Filing a Lawsuit for Medical Misdiagnosis in Philadelphia
You trusted your doctor with your health and maybe even your life. You described your symptoms honestly, answered every question, and followed their advice. Then everything went terribly wrong. Maybe you were told your chest pain was anxiety when it was actually a heart condition. Maybe a radiologist missed the cancer on your scan. Maybe […]
Rideshare Passenger Injury Lawsuit – Can I Sue If I Was Injured in a Pennsylvania Rideshare Accident?
You did everything right. You called an Uber or Lyft instead of driving yourself. You buckled your seatbelt, settled into the back seat, and trusted someone else to get you safely to your destination. Then, in a split second, everything changed. Maybe another driver ran a red light. Maybe your rideshare driver was speeding or […]
Ostroff Godshall Leaders Elected to ALA Independence Chapter Board as Chapter Earns 2026 Distinction
Blue Bell, Pa.April 2, 2026 – Ostroff Godshall announced that Executive Director Marina Bradley and Director of Finance Carol Jewell have been elected to leadership positions with the Independence Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators for the 2026-27 term. Bradley will serve as second vice president, and Jewell will serve as treasurer. Their appointments […]
Ostroff Godshall Adds Trial Attorney Ben Smith
Blue Bell, Pa. (January 21, 2026) Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers today announced that Ben Smith, Esq., has joined the firm as a trial attorney, strengthening its capacity to handle complex personal injury and medical malpractice matters across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Smith represents individuals in serious injury cases, including motor vehicle and trucking […]
