When a person or company’s negligence causes an injury, the injured person may have grounds to file a claim and seek compensation for their losses. It can be hard to know whether you have a case, or how to build a strong one. Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers has helped more than 30,000 injured people, and our Norristown office at 1700 Markley Street serves Montgomery County. Some of our past results include:
- Founding Attorney Jon Ostroff recovered $10 million for a client who suffered catastrophic injuries in a highway crash. His car ran out of gas and was blocking the right lane of a major Pennsylvania interstate when a truck driver slammed into it at full speed.
- Our legal team recovered $600,000 for a client who needed surgery to remove and replace a defective hip implant.
- We obtained a $400,000 settlement for a client who slipped and fell on a substance on the floor just outside her doctor’s office.
Past results don’t guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.
A Norristown personal injury lawyer can handle the insurance companies and build your case while you focus on recovering.
Injury Cases We Handle in Norristown
Our lawyers represent people hurt in many kinds of accidents in Norristown and throughout Montgomery County, including:
Accidents in Norristown and Montgomery County
Montgomery County has some of the busiest roads in the Philadelphia suburbs. Cases we see often involve:
- US 202 (Markley Street and DeKalb Pike), with heavy traffic, frequent lights and busy shopping centers
- The Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Schuylkill Expressway near King of Prussia and Plymouth Meeting
- Route 422, Ridge Pike and Germantown Pike, where commuter traffic and turning vehicles lead to frequent crashes
- SEPTA buses, the Norristown High Speed Line and Regional Rail, including crashes and falls at the Norristown Transportation Center
- Falls at stores, offices and apartments caused by spills, ice or broken pavement
Norristown is the Montgomery County seat, so a lawsuit for an accident in the county is usually filed in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in Norristown. Most cases settle without a trial.
The Basics of Negligence
Most personal injury claims are based on negligence. A person or company is legally negligent if:
- They owed someone a duty of care
- They broke that duty through reckless or careless actions
- That conduct caused an accident
- The accident caused harm or losses
If you can prove these elements, you may seek compensation for medical bills, past and future lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other losses.
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.
State Laws That Affect Your Claim
If a jury decides you were partly at fault, 42 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7102 reduces your award by your percentage of fault. If your fault is greater than 50%, you can’t recover compensation.
42 Pa.C.S. § 5524 sets a two-year deadline for most personal injury lawsuits. Claims against SEPTA, Montgomery County or another government agency usually require written notice within six months.
What to Do After an Accident in Norristown
- Call 911. Norristown police, the township police where you were hurt, or the State Police will respond and write a report. Get the report number.
- Get checked by a doctor the same day, even if you feel fine. Some injuries, like concussions and back injuries, show up later.
- Take photos of the vehicles, the scene, traffic lights or signs, and your injuries.
- Get names and insurance from the other driver and contact information from witnesses.
- Don’t give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company before you talk to a lawyer.
- Keep every bill and record, plus notes on missed work and how your injuries affect daily life.
Towns We Serve Around Norristown
From our Norristown office we help injured people across Montgomery County, including King of Prussia, Plymouth Meeting, Conshohocken, East Norriton, West Norriton, Plymouth Township, Bridgeport, Collegeville, Trappe, Audubon, Lansdale, North Wales, Blue Bell, Ambler and Lower Merion. Our Blue Bell office is also nearby.
How Much Is a Norristown Injury Case Worth?
Every case is different, and no lawyer can promise a result. The value of a claim usually depends on:
- How serious the injuries are and how long recovery takes
- Medical bills, now and in the future
- Lost wages and any lasting effect on your ability to work
- Pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life
- Whether you have full tort or limited tort coverage
- How much insurance the at-fault person or company carries
We review these factors with you in a free case review and explain what to expect.
Hurt in King of Prussia or Upper Merion? See our King of Prussia personal injury lawyer page.
Results Near Norristown and King of Prussia
Examples of results our firm has obtained for injured people in and around Montgomery, Chester, Bucks and Delaware counties:
- $6,051,000 Settlement for Chester County Family
- $2,100,000 Settlement for Bucks County Resident
- $1,950,000 Settlement for Chester County Crash
- $1,199,000 Settlement for Chester County Resident
- $800,000 Settlement for Chester County Crash
- $750,000 Chester County MVA
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different. See more case results.
Norristown Personal Injury FAQs
What if I was hurt on a SEPTA bus or train?
Claims against SEPTA have a six-month written notice deadline and limits on what can be recovered. Talk to a lawyer as soon as possible so notice is given on time.
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.
Can I visit your Norristown office?
Yes. Our office is at 1700 Markley Street, Suite 123. If it’s easier, we can meet you at home, in the hospital or by video.
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.
How long will my case take?
Many cases settle within several months to a year after treatment ends. Cases that go to suit in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas can take longer. We keep you updated at every step.
Do I have to go to court in Norristown?
Most injury cases settle without a trial. If your case does go to court, it is usually in the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, and we prepare you for every step.
Speak with a Norristown Personal Injury Attorney Today
Every injury case has its own challenges. A Norristown personal injury lawyer who has handled similar claims can help you avoid common mistakes and pursue fair compensation. Contact Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers to schedule a free case review.
