Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers has represented injured people in Montgomery County and across Pennsylvania for more than 30 years. Our Norristown office is at 1700 Markley St, Suite 123, Norristown, PA 19401, and we take calls 24 hours a day at (484) 351-0350.
Who handles your case: our full team of trial attorneys. Any of our lawyers can take your case, so you are never waiting on one person’s schedule.
Where we meet: at our Markley Street office, at your home, in the hospital, or by video.
Courts we file in: Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, and wherever in Pennsylvania the crash happened.
Cost to you: nothing. The case review is free, and you pay no attorney fee and no case costs unless we recover money for you. If we don’t win, we cover the costs we advanced.
Car wrecks happen every day in Pennsylvania. These unfortunate accidents have the potential to cause serious injuries to everyone involved. In addition to physical injuries, a severe vehicle collision can result in significant medical bills, property damage, and emotional harm.
If a negligent motorist caused your accident, you have the right to seek compensation from them for your injuries and damages. At Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers, we have won thousands of car accident cases on behalf of injured clients.
For example, we won over $6 million in total settlements for seven people injured in a severe highway crash. Additionally, our skilled personal injury lawyers recovered over $4 million in settlements on behalf of four passengers who suffered injuries in a bus crash on the PA Turnpike. We recovered over $21 million in verdicts and settlements for a group of clients injured in another PA highway crash.
Working with a Norristown car accident lawyer can improve your odds of getting fair compensation in your case. Founding Partner Jon Ostroff and his dedicated team will make sure you understand all your legal options and the firm will fight to protect your best interests.
How the Car Insurance System Works
Pennsylvania is a no-fault insurance state. As a result, regardless of who was at fault for a crash, if you have car insurance, your provider should cover some or all of your out-of-pocket expenses. These expenses include medical bills, car repair or replacement costs, and potentially lost income, up to the limits of your policy.
Unfortunately, your insurance coverage may not have enough in benefits to pay these bills in full. In these situations, if the other party was at fault, you can pursue the balance of expenses that are not fully covered by your own insurance.
Limited vs. Full Tort Insurance
Pennsylvania residents have the option to buy limited or full tort insurance. If you have limited tort insurance, there are restrictions on when you can seek compensation for non-economic harm—like pain and suffering—in a lawsuit against a negligent driver. However, our law firm is known for recovering significant non-economic damages for people with limited tort.
If you have full tort insurance, you can pursue compensation for both economic and non-economic harm, as long as you adhere to the two-year filing deadline established under 42 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes §5524. There may be an exception to this rule if you did not learn that you sustained a serious injury until a later date. An injury lawyer at Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers can explain more about your filing deadline in our free consultation. No matter what type of insurance you have, an experienced lawyer in Norristown can help you recover full compensation in your car accident claim.
Establishing Fault in an Auto Accident Claim
The key legal concept in any car crash case is negligence. A person is negligent if they have an explicit or implicit “duty” to act reasonably under certain circumstances. A party is deemed to violate this duty of care if they act with neglect and as a result, another person is harmed.
Every motor vehicle driver has a “duty” to follow the rules of the road and stay aware of their surroundings. As such, anyone who loses their concentration or violates a traffic law, causing a crash, may be liable for the resulting damages. An auto wreck lawyer in Norristown can help you gather the evidence necessary to prove fault in your claim.
Norristown Car Accident FAQ
How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit in Pennsylvania?
In most cases, 2 years from the date of the crash. If a city, county or state vehicle or road is involved, written notice may be due within 6 months. Waiting can also mean lost evidence, so it helps to talk to a lawyer early.
Who pays my medical bills after a crash in Norristown?
Pennsylvania is a no-fault state, so your own auto policy pays your medical bills first, no matter who caused the crash. Every policy carries at least $5,000 in medical benefits. You can still bring a claim against the at-fault driver for losses those benefits don’t cover.
I have limited tort. Can I still recover for pain and suffering?
Often, yes. Limited tort allows pain and suffering damages when the injury is serious, and there are exceptions, such as when the other driver is convicted of DUI or was driving a car registered in another state. Check your declarations page, then have a lawyer review it with your medical records.
What should I do in the first 24 hours after a crash?
Call 911 so local police or the state police make a report.
Get checked at an emergency room or urgent care, even if you feel okay.
Take photos of the cars, the scene and your injuries, and get witness names.
Don’t give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer before you get advice.
Call us for a free case review; we can meet you at home, in the hospital or by video.
How much does it cost to hire Ostroff Godshall?
Nothing up front. The case review is free, and you pay no attorney fee and no case costs unless we recover money for you. If we don’t win, you owe us nothing, including the costs we advanced for your case.
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:
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.See more case results.
Seek Help from a Norristown Car Accident Attorney
Recovering financially from an auto accident can be a lengthy and frustrating process. Things may be even more complicated if you suffer severe physical injuries.
Allow our Norristown car accident lawyers at Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers to help you fight for the compensation you need after an unfortunate incident like this. Call our office today for a free consultation about your case.
