Pa. Supreme Court Decision Emphasizes Importance of Obtaining Sufficient Insurance for Motorcycle Riders
Most motorcycle riders are aware of the unfortunate reality that there is a special risk of injury when riding on a motorcycle. The agility and smaller size of motorcycles can cause other motorists to have difficulty judging their speed and distance, or to lose them in a blind spot. Being injured by another driver’s negligence […]
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New Jersey Appellate Division Addresses Whether Plaintiff’s Scars Are Sufficient To Overcome the Limitation on Lawsuit
The limitation on lawsuit, or verbal threshold, which is part of the New Jersey Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act, is a significant impediment for motorists in New Jersey seeking to obtain compensation for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Simply put, if a person elects the limitation on lawsuit, the person will pay lower […]
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Traumatic Brain Injuries After a Trucking Accident in Pennsylvania
Common TBIs After a Tractor Trailer Accident: Explained by Our Trucking Accident Lawyers in Pennsylvania Motor vehicle accidents involving large trucks are different than any other type of motor vehicle crash. This is because trucking accidents involving large commercial vehicles such as semi-tractor trailers, big rigs, 18 wheelers, flatbeds, and other box trucks generate significant […]
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What happens if I am hit by an object from another vehicle such as a tire, cargo, etc? Can I sue?
The short answer is, yes. However (and there is always a however), there are potential complications if you are hit by an object. What happens if the back of the dump truck from which the stone came has a sign that says “We will not pay for damages from falling debris.” The answer is, that […]
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Major Regulatory Changes Coming to Commercial Trucking
The United States Department of Transportation carefully regulates commercial trucking across the country. Some of the most important trucking regulations it makes limit the number of hours truck drivers can work between rest periods. This rule is a critical safeguard against tired truck drivers. Every year, many serious accidents are caused by truck drivers who […]
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Can More Than One Person Be At Fault For an Uber Accident?
After an Uber accident claim is started, the insurance company will first determine who was “at fault” for causing the accident. They do this because the person or party who was legally responsible (liable) for causing as accident also has a legal obligation to compensate victims for all injuries and property damage caused by that […]
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Back Injury from a Vehicle Crash
If you sustained a back injury in a vehicle crash, you may be wondering about your legal recourse. Below, we address a few common questions about back injury claims. We welcome you to contact Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers with any questions. Common back injuries related to a vehicle crash include: Vertebrae fracture Vertebrae […]
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Highway Crash Injuries
https://vimeo.com/354730577/c45ef8f05a Over the past 25 years, Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers has helped more than 25,000 crash victims, many of whom were injured on Pennsylvania highways. Some clients suffered the devastation of losing a loved one in a preventable vehicle collision. The firm’s attorneys know the ins and outs of the state’s vehicle accident […]
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Neck Injury from a Vehicle Crash
The neck is especially vulnerable during a car crash. The impact of a collision can cause a person’s neck to whip violently back and forth or strike an object within the vehicle. Although it is a strong part of the body, the human neck is unable to withstand extreme forces and is vulnerable to severe […]
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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 […]
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