A crash on the Parkway East, a collision on Route 28 or a fall on an icy sidewalk downtown can turn your life upside down. If someone else caused your injury, you have the right to seek payment for your medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. A Pittsburgh personal injury lawyer at Ostroff Godshall can deal with the insurance companies and build your case while you focus on getting better.
For more than 30 years our firm has helped more than 30,000 injured people across Pennsylvania. We handle cases throughout Pittsburgh, Allegheny County and western Pennsylvania, and our lawyers come to you. The consultation is free and available 24/7, and you pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you.
Injury Cases We Handle in Pittsburgh
- Car accidents on I-376, I-279, I-79, Route 28 and city streets
- Truck accidents involving tractor-trailers, delivery trucks and construction vehicles
- Bus accidents, including Pittsburgh Regional Transit and tour or charter buses
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents in Oakland, the Strip District, the South Side and downtown
- Rideshare (Uber and Lyft) accidents
- Slip and fall and other premises injuries at stores, apartments, parking garages and workplaces
- Medical malpractice and wrongful death
Why Pittsburgh Roads Are So Dangerous
Pittsburgh’s hills, rivers and tunnels make for some of the most challenging driving in Pennsylvania. Traffic backs up at the Fort Pitt, Squirrel Hill and Liberty tunnels, drivers merge quickly on and off short ramps, and bridges and steep grades turn slick fast in winter. Rear-end crashes in Parkway traffic, sideswipes at merges, and pedestrian crashes near busy neighborhoods and campuses are some of the cases we see most often.
A Firm That Takes On Trucking and Transportation Companies
Serious truck and bus cases are often fought hard by large companies and their insurers. Our firm has taken them on for decades, including our $21.3 million in verdicts and settlements for the victims of the 2013 Greyhound bus crash on I-80 in Union County. In a truck case, evidence like the truck’s black box data and the driver’s hours-of-service logs can disappear quickly, so it is important to call a lawyer right away.
What to Do After an Accident in Pittsburgh
- Call 911 and get medical care, even if you feel okay at first.
- Take photos of the vehicles, the scene, road conditions and your injuries.
- Get the other driver’s insurance information and the names of witnesses.
- Do not give a recorded statement or sign anything for an insurance company before you talk to a lawyer.
- Call us at (484) 351-0350 so we can start preserving evidence.
Results in Allegheny County and Western Pennsylvania
Examples of results our firm has obtained for injured people in and around Allegheny, Butler, Beaver and Washington counties:
- $10,000,000 Allegheny County Settlement in 14 Months
- $6,500,000 Premises Liability Allegheny County Settlement
- $3,075,000 Allegheny County Settlement
- $1,900,000 Butler County Mediation Settlement
- $900,000 Butler County Crash Settlement
- $575,000 Allegheny County Settlement
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different. See more case results.
Pittsburgh Personal Injury FAQs
How long do I have to file an injury claim after an accident in Pittsburgh?
In Pennsylvania you generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit (42 Pa.C.S. § 5524). Claims against the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennDOT or Pittsburgh Regional Transit can require written notice within six months, so it is best to call a lawyer right away.
Where would my Pittsburgh injury case be filed?
Most Pittsburgh cases are filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas downtown. Some cases belong in federal court in the Western District of Pennsylvania or in a neighboring county, and we file where your case is strongest.
Does Ostroff Godshall have an office in Pittsburgh?
We do not have a Pittsburgh office, but our lawyers handle cases throughout Allegheny County and western Pennsylvania and come to you at home, at work or in the hospital. We can also meet by phone or video, and most clients never need to visit an office.
What roads around Pittsburgh see the most serious crashes?
Many of the crashes we handle in the Pittsburgh area happen on the Parkway East and Parkway West (I-376), I-279, I-79, Route 28, Route 51, McKnight Road and the PA Turnpike. Tunnels, bridges, steep grades, merges and winter weather all add to the risk.
Does my car insurance tort option affect my case?
Limited tort can restrict pain-and-suffering damages, but there are important exceptions, including serious injuries, a drunk driver, an out-of-state vehicle, or being hurt as a pedestrian or as a passenger in someone else’s car. We review your policy for free.
Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?
Yes, as long as you were not more than 50 percent at fault. Pennsylvania’s comparative negligence law (42 Pa.C.S. § 7102) reduces your recovery by your share of fault.
How much does it cost to hire Ostroff Godshall?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee: you pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you. The consultation is free, 24/7, at (484) 351-0350.
Talk to a Pittsburgh Injury Lawyer Today
If you were hurt in Pittsburgh or anywhere in western Pennsylvania, call Ostroff Godshall at (484) 351-0350 for a free consultation, 24/7. You can also send us a message. Nearby, see our Coraopolis, Cranberry Township and Blawnox injury lawyer pages.
