Accidents happen every day around Hershey, from crashes on Route 322 to falls at stores and attractions. Most minor accidents heal without lasting harm, but one careless driver or property owner can cause injuries that bring months of treatment, missed work and financial stress.
If another person’s or company’s negligence caused your injury, our Hershey personal injury lawyers can help you hold them responsible and seek compensation. At Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers, Founding Partner Jon Ostroff and our team have helped more than 30,000 injured people over 30+ years. We handle cases throughout Dauphin County, and we can meet you at home, in the hospital or by video, whichever is easiest.
In one past case, we recovered $3.25 million for a truck driver injured in a pileup during a blizzard on a major Pennsylvania highway near Hershey. Past results don’t guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.
Injury Cases We Handle in Hershey
Our lawyers represent people hurt in many kinds of accidents in Hershey and throughout Dauphin County, including:
Accidents in Hershey and Dauphin County
Hershey draws commuters, truck traffic and millions of visitors each year. Cases we see often involve:
- US 322 and US 422 (Chocolate Avenue), where heavy traffic, frequent lights and visitors unfamiliar with the area lead to collisions
- I-81 and I-283, where tractor-trailers, high speeds and winter weather lead to serious multi-vehicle crashes
- Route 743 and Route 39, with busy intersections and event traffic
- Tour buses and shuttles carrying visitors to local attractions
- Falls at hotels, stores, restaurants and attractions caused by wet floors, ice or poor maintenance
Harrisburg is the Dauphin County seat, so a lawsuit for an accident in Hershey is usually filed in the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas in Harrisburg. Most cases settle without a trial.
Proving Fault for a Personal Injury
Most personal injury claims are based on negligence. You must show that:
- The other party owed you a duty of care
- They broke that duty
- That conduct caused an accident
- The accident caused your injuries and losses
Negligence looks different in every case. A driver who runs a red light may be negligent in a car crash case. In a slip and fall case, a store or hotel may be responsible for failing to fix or warn about a hazard on the property.
What You Can Recover
The value of a claim depends on how serious your injuries are and how they affect your life going forward. You may be able to seek compensation for:
Pennsylvania Car Insurance After a Crash
After a car crash in Pennsylvania, your own auto policy pays your first medical bills, at least $5,000 in medical benefits, no matter who was at fault. If you chose full tort, you can seek compensation for pain and suffering from the at-fault driver. Limited tort usually limits those claims, but there are important exceptions, including serious injuries, drunk drivers and vehicles registered out of state.
Deadlines and Shared Fault
Under 42 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5524, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. 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 can’t recover if you were more than 50% at fault.
Hershey Personal Injury FAQs
I was visiting Hershey from out of state. Can you help?
Yes. If you were hurt in Pennsylvania, your case is usually handled here even if you live in another state. We can talk by phone or video and handle the claim while you’re back home.
What if I was hurt at a hotel or attraction?
Property owners must keep their premises reasonably safe for guests. Report the injury, ask for a copy of the incident report, and take photos of the hazard if you can.
What if I have limited tort?
You may still have a claim. Limited tort has exceptions, including serious injuries and crashes caused by drunk drivers. We can review your policy in a free case review.
Should I talk to the other driver’s insurance company?
It’s best to speak with a lawyer first. Adjusters may ask for a recorded statement or offer a quick settlement before you know the full extent of your injuries.
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.
Speak with a Hershey Personal Injury Attorney
No amount of money can undo a serious injury, but a claim can hold the responsible party accountable and cover what you lost. A Hershey personal injury lawyer at Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers can explain your options in a free case review. Contact our team to get started.
