What is Pain and Suffering in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
When a victim files a personal injury lawsuit, he or she is seeking compensation for the losses or “damages” resulting from the injury. There are two general types of damages: economic damages (monetary loses, such as medical bills and lost wages), and non-economic damages (pain and suffering). Our injured clients often ask us how it’s possible […]
PA Distracted Driving Laws and Your Rights
We at Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers are dedicated to obtaining justice for victims injured in distracted driving crashes. In addition to holding responsible parties accountable for their careless driving, we seek compensation for victims’ medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. In Pennsylvania, certain driver distractions behind the wheel are illegal. […]
Whiplash Injuries Can Be More Damaging than You Might Think
Whiplash results when a person’s head quickly and forcefully moves backward and then forward. It is a common injury for people involved in auto accidents. While they may only seem to cause minor pain at first, whiplash injuries can lead to serious, long-term problems. Signs of Whiplash Injuries If you are experiencing “flu-like” symptoms, they […]
How Does Pennsylvania Law Protect Pedestrians Injured by a Vehicle?
A pedestrian is no match for a multi-ton car or truck. If a collision isn’t fatal, pedestrians injured by a vehicle can sustain lifelong bodily harm. That’s why Pennsylvania has laws that specifically protect pedestrians from careless driver behavior. When a motorist acts negligently and hurts someone, the attorneys at Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident […]
How Accident Reconstruction Helps After a Truck Crash
Due to their massive size and weight, trucks can cause major damage in a collision. Truck accidents often involve multi-vehicle pileups, totaled cars, and catastrophic injuries. This level of destruction can make it difficult to figure out what happened and who was at fault. That’s why lawyers sometimes work with accident reconstruction experts to piece […]
Uber Insurance: Required Coverages and Who Pays When
Uber must maintain a commercial insurance policy to ensure that passengers, drivers, and other involved parties are able to receive compensation after an accident. The degree of Uber insurance coverage depends on which “period” the driver was in at the time of the accident. If you or your loved one were injured in an Uber […]
Does Uber Cause Distracted Driving Accidents?
If you regularly use Uber, Lyft or other rideshare companies, you are probably accustomed to opening your app, making a few clicks, and quickly requesting a ride. Unfortunately, though, your rideshare driver has to do the same in order to accept your request. Whether this amounts to a distracted Uber driver depends on who you […]
