What is the Difference Between Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect?
According to the National Council on Aging, approximately five million Americans become victims of elder abuse annually. What is even more concerning is that it is likely underreported as it is estimated that only 1 out of every 23 cases of abuse is actually reported. Much of this abuse takes place in nursing homes, but […]
Rear-End Collision Injuries
Any vehicle collision can cause severe injuries. However, a jarring, sudden rear-end crash is unusually dangerous. Sudden, unexpected rear impacts expose crash victims to forces our bodies are not built to handle. Our brain, face, jaw, neck and shoulders as well as our back and hips are not meant to endure those unnatural forces. The […]
Uninsured Motorist (UM) & Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Coverage FAQ
If you were injured in a crash and the at-fault driver has no insurance coverage or not enough insurance to compensate you, your uninsured motorist (UM) and underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage is there to protect you. Jon Ostroff answers a few common questions about UM/UIM vehicle insurance and what it means for injured crash victims. […]
How to Choose the Right Long-Term Care Facility for Your Loved One
One of the most difficult decisions you may have to make regarding your elderly loved ones is to place them in a nursing home. Once this decision has been made, you are then tasked with choosing the right long-term care facility for them. Even if you are not pressured by time, this decision is often […]
How Much is a Broken Bone Injury Case Worth?
Motor vehicle crashes are a common cause of broken bones. In fact, the number of crashes involving broken bones may be even higher than statistics show. A 2010 survey by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that 30 percent of crashes go unreported, and many of those incidents involve broken bones. A broken bone […]
Clergy Abuse Victims, Once Barred from Filing Suit, May Now Seek Justice
A woman who was sexually abused as a child by clergy member, Reverend Charles Bodziak of St. Leo’s Church was previously barred from seeking justice, because the time period for her to file her lawsuit had expired. Because Bodziak allegedly molested Renée Rice in the 1970s and 80s, the trial court dismissed her lawsuit based […]
Jon Ostroff Named Honorary Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers is proud to announce that founding partner Jon Ostroff has been named an Honorary Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). ABF Membership is limited to less than one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each state. American Bar Foundation Recognition “Fellows of the ABF” comprise a global […]
