Uber Passengers Injured in an Accident
Uber and other rideshare companies are convenient. They are also often more affordable than cab companies, leading to these companies’ rapid growth. But as more passengers hail rides with Uber, more accidents happen. If you are an injured Uber passenger, it’s important to know how to protect your rights. Fortunately, Pennsylvania requires these companies to […]
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Uber Expanding Operations for Rideshares in Pennsylvania
A recent Pennsylvania court ruling means that an Uber subsidiary can operate its services in the state. The unanimous ruling upheld a Public Utility Commission decision made last year. It gave Raiser-PA LLC temporary authorization to operate statewide as an experimental common carrier.
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Does the Uber Driver’s App Facilitate Distracted Driving
When a billion-dollar transportation company is largely centered around both driving and the use of cell phones, we have to wonder: how could Uber drivers not get distracted on the road? Is distracted Uber driving a problem? Uber drivers receive trip requests from riders when they go “online,” which in Uber lingo means they are […]
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The Secret to Settling Car Accident Cases
Your physical pain and property damage necessitate meetings and phone calls with doctors, therapists, insurance adjusters, body shops, mechanics, and others. Why would you want to add a lawyer and a potential lawsuit to the mix? A Pennsylvania car accident lawyer can help you with settling a car accident case. Pennsylvania personal injury attorney Jon […]
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Obtaining Compensation with Limited Tort Coverage
If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident and you have limited tort coverage on your Pennsylvania insurance policy, your carrier may have already told you that you can’t file a claim for pain and suffering. This sweeping statement is often wrong and misleading. It’s true that having limited tort insurance coverage can put […]
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A History of Uber Accidents
After the rideshare service first expanded outside of San Francisco in 2011, the number of Uber drivers on the road shot up quickly. It is no surprise that the number of Uber accidents also increased. The Tragic Death of Sophia Liu One of the earliest Uber accidents to make national headlines took the life of […]
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Pennsylvania Vehicle Accidents in Bad Weather
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The Importance of Strong Evidence in a Pedestrian Accident Lawsuit
The carelessness that leads a motorist to strike a pedestrian is unacceptable. For decades, Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers has protected the rights of pedestrians who were killed or catastrophically injured by irresponsible drivers. We know that one of the most critical parts to winning a pedestrian accident lawsuit is a thorough investigation and […]
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30 Days to Settle
The cards are stacked against unsuspecting, injured accident victims who deserve compensation. Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers is here to protect those victims with our 30 Days to Settle program. When a person sustains serious injuries in an accident, the insurance company involved will try to take advantage of the situation. These companies know […]
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Fracking Truck Driver Accidents
If you live or work near a fracking site in Pennsylvania, you probably already know that fracking, short for hydraulic fracturing, involves drilling into the earth. A mixture of water, chemicals, and sand shoots into rock at a high pressure to release gas. The fracking industry has proven to be a lucrative one, so the […]
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