A serious injury can affect every part of your life. Some people need one trip to the emergency room, while others need surgery, months of therapy or care for the rest of their lives. Missed work and medical bills add up quickly.
If another person’s or company’s negligence caused your accident, you may be able to 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. Our Quakertown office at 314 W. Broad Street serves Upper Bucks County and the surrounding area, and Managing Partner Rich Godshall focuses on catastrophic injury cases. If it’s easier, we can meet you at home, in the hospital or by video.
Some of our past results include:
- More than $6 million in total settlements for seven Chester County residents injured in a car crash on a rural highway, recovered shortly before trial.
- A $2,100,000 award for a Bucks County client who suffered a severe ulnar nerve injury in the right arm while working near an explosion.
Past results don’t guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.
Injury Cases We Handle in Quakertown
Our lawyers represent people hurt in many kinds of accidents in Quakertown and throughout Bucks County, including:
Accidents in Quakertown and Upper Bucks County
Upper Bucks County mixes busy commuter routes with rural roads. Cases we see often involve:
- Route 309, with heavy traffic, frequent lights and shopping center entrances between Quakertown and the Lehigh Valley
- The Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension (I-476), including the Quakertown interchange, where high speeds and tractor-trailers lead to serious crashes
- Routes 663 and 313 and West Broad Street, where turning vehicles and busy intersections lead to frequent collisions
- Rural roads with farm equipment, sharp curves, deer and limited lighting
- Falls at stores, apartments and parking lots caused by ice, spills or broken pavement
Doylestown is the Bucks County seat, so a lawsuit for an accident in the county is usually filed in the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas in Doylestown. Most cases settle without a trial.
Proving Fault in an Accident Claim
Pennsylvania law doesn’t assume anyone was at fault for an accident. To recover compensation, you must show that the other party was negligent, meaning they:
- Owed you a duty of care, such as every driver’s duty to follow traffic laws and pay attention
- Broke that duty through careless or reckless conduct
- Caused the accident
- Caused your injuries and losses
In a car crash case, that evidence can include the police report, witness statements, photos, traffic camera footage and, in some cases, an accident reconstruction.
What You Can Recover
Depending on your case, you may be able to seek compensation for:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost income, including lost business and earning ability
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of life’s pleasures
- Accessibility aids and home changes
If a loved one died, your family may be able to bring wrongful death and survival claims.
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.
Quakertown Personal Injury FAQs
Where is your Quakertown office?
Our office is at 314 W. Broad Street, Suite 107, Quakertown, PA 18951. If it’s easier, we can meet you at home, in the hospital or by video.
What if a truck caused my crash on the Turnpike or Route 309?
Truck crashes often involve more than one responsible party, such as the driver, the trucking company and the company that loaded the truck. Driver logs and electronic data should be preserved quickly.
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.
Contact a Quakertown Personal Injury Attorney
The other side and their insurance company start building their case right away. A Quakertown personal injury lawyer at Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers can explain your options, preserve evidence and pursue fair compensation for you. Schedule a free case review today.
