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How Much Money Do You Get from a Car Accident Settlement?

How Much Money Do You Get from a Car Accident Settlement?

The purpose of filing a lawsuit or demanding a settlement after a serious car accident is to ensure you get paid fairly for your financial and personal losses. A successful claim can also minimize the long-term impact of those losses as much as possible. Because every person’s experience of a car crash is different, every […]

Ostroff Injury Law Announces Ownership Transition and New Name

Ostroff Injury Law Announces Ownership Transition and New Name

Rich Godshall takes over ownership of the Firm with a rebranding to Ostroff | Godshall – Injury and Accident Lawyers. Blue Bell, PA | Date – Ostroff Injury Law has announced a transfer of ownership from Jon Ostroff to Rich Godshall effective at the start of this year.  Godshall, who has been the managing partner […]

Jon Ostroff Chosen as One of the 2023 Professional Excellence Award Winners

Jon Ostroff Chosen as One of the 2023 Professional Excellence Award Winners

We are pleased to announce that Jon Ostroff, the founder of Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers, has been named a 2023 Professional Excellence Award Winner for Lifetime Achievement. This distinction recognizes Mr. Ostroff’s outstanding career in personal injury law, his relentless fight for his clients, and his achievements in the Pennsylvania legal profession. Mr. […]

Rich Godshall, Owner of Ostroff | Godshall – Injury and Accident Lawyers

Rich Godshall, Owner of Ostroff | Godshall – Injury and Accident Lawyers

It is with great pleasure that we announce the transition and rebranding of Ostroff Injury Law to Ostroff | Godshall – Injury and Accident Lawyers. In a mutual decision with Founding Partner Jon Ostroff, Rich Godshall has officially taken over the firm effective January 1, 2023. Rich has been a valued member of the Firm […]

How to Counter a Personal Injury Settlement Offer

How to Counter a Personal Injury Settlement Offer

Few things are more frustrating than dealing with insurance companies after getting seriously hurt in an accident. You could have significant evidence proving that you weren’t to blame for your injury and that your policy—or the policy of whoever is at fault—covers all your losses. However, the insurance company will likely fight tooth and nail […]

How to Calculate a Pain and Suffering Settlement

How to Calculate a Pain and Suffering Settlement

Physical pain and mental suffering often make up the bulk of recoverable losses in civil cases built around severe injuries. Because these losses are “non-economic,” their financial value can’t be calculated through bills, receipts, or invoices. Instead, you and your attorney must make an estimate based on multiple types of evidence. There are two common […]

How Long Does it Take to Settle a Car Accident Claim?

How Long Does it Take to Settle a Car Accident Claim?

In many situations, settling a car accident claim outside of court is a much shorter process than pursuing a lawsuit through civil court. However, many factors can affect how long it takes to settle a car accident claim, some of which are outside your or your attorney’s control. Generally, you can expect settling a car […]