If you were hurt in Bloomsburg or anywhere in Columbia County because someone else was careless, you may be able to hold them responsible and seek compensation for your medical bills, lost pay and pain and suffering. Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers represents injured people throughout Central Pennsylvania, and our lawyers come to you in Bloomsburg at home, in the hospital or by video.
Our nearest office is in Lewisburg, at 115 Farley Circle, Suite 112, about 30 miles west of Bloomsburg on I-80. Our team has helped more than 30,000 injured people over 30+ years, and a free case review costs you nothing.
Injury Cases We Handle in Bloomsburg
Our lawyers represent people hurt in Bloomsburg, Berwick, Danville, Catawissa, Millville, Benton and the rest of Columbia and Montour counties, including:
Car accidents, including crashes on US 11, Route 42 and Route 487
Bloomsburg is the county seat of Columbia County, so most injury lawsuits from the area are filed at the Columbia County Courthouse, 35 W. Main Street, in the Court of Common Pleas of the 26th Judicial District (Columbia and Montour counties).
Local conditions shape many cases here:
I-80 traffic. Two I-80 interchanges serve Bloomsburg: Exit 232 (Route 42, Buckhorn) and Exit 236 (Route 487, Lightstreet). Heavy truck traffic and highway speeds lead to serious crashes.
Students and visitors. The Bloomsburg campus of Commonwealth University brings thousands of students, and the Bloomsburg Fair draws more than 350,000 visitors each fall, which adds traffic and foot traffic downtown and around the fairgrounds.
Medical care. Many injured people are treated at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital or transferred to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, a Level I trauma center. Getting those records early helps build a claim.
Pennsylvania Deadlines That Apply to Your Claim
In most Pennsylvania injury cases, you have two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit (42 Pa.C.S. 5524). Claims against a government agency usually require written notice within six months. Under 42 Pa.C.S. 7102, your compensation can be reduced if you were partly at fault, and you cannot recover if you were more than 50% at fault.
Bloomsburg Personal Injury FAQs
Do you have an office in Bloomsburg?
Our nearest office is in Lewisburg, about 30 miles away. Our lawyers come to you in Bloomsburg, at home, in the hospital or by video, so you do not have to travel.
How much does it cost to hire your firm?
Nothing up front. We handle injury cases on a contingency fee, so you pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you.
I was hurt on I-80 near Bloomsburg. Where will my case be filed?
It depends on where the crash happened and who is involved. A crash near Exit 232 or 236 is usually in Columbia County, but some cases can be filed elsewhere. We will explain your options in a free case review.
What if I have limited tort insurance?
You may still have a claim. Limited tort has exceptions, including serious injuries and crashes caused by drunk drivers.
I am a student at the Bloomsburg campus. Can you still help me?
Yes. Where you live during the school year does not change your right to compensation. We can meet you on or near campus or by video.
Contact a Bloomsburg Personal Injury Lawyer
Insurance companies start building their side of the case right away. A lawyer at Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers can explain your options, preserve evidence and pursue fair compensation for you. Schedule a free case review today, and we will come to you.
