What Happens After a Boating Collision on the Delaware River?
Spending a day on the Delaware River can be a great way to create memories with loved ones. However, the last thing you want is to remember it for the wrong reasons because of an accident. The aftermath of a boat collision can be complex. Learn more about boating accident claims below. Report to the […]
How To Recognize Signs of Nursing Home Emotional Abuse
When families make the often difficult decision to place a loved one in a nursing home for round-the-clock care, they expect their parents or relatives will be treated with respect. While many facilities meet that expectation, others may fall short in ways that are harder to detect than physical harm. One of the most overlooked […]
How To Document Injuries After a Car Crash in New Jersey
Getting into a car accident is jarring, regardless of how minor it may seem. In those first few moments, it’s easy to feel shaken and unsure of what to do next. But what you do in the hours and days following the accident can influence how an insurance company or court views any injury claim […]
Injured on SEPTA Property? Know Your Rights in Philadelphia
Hopping on a SEPTA bus, trolley, or train is a reliable and cost-effective way to commute around Philadelphia. But when something goes wrong and you’re injured on a SEPTA bus, at a station, or on the tracks, knowing what to do next isn’t always clear. The team at Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers can […]
What To Do If a Truck Loses Its Load and Causes an Accident
It’s not something most people think about until it happens. You’re driving along I-76 or the Pennsylvania Turnpike, maybe heading to work or running errands, when suddenly a truck ahead of you drops part of its load. In an instant, your normal day can take a sudden and dangerous turn, with lasting consequences. Truckload accidents […]
Wrongful Death in a Construction Zone: Who’s Liable?
Serious accidents can take place at construction sites. Crew members could sustain life-threatening injuries or permanent disabilities due to a lack of safety protocols, negligent supervision, or OSHA violations. Some accidents may even turn fatal. When it comes to construction site wrongful death claims, a victim’s surviving loved ones have to identify the liable party. […]
How Do Pennsylvania Motorcycle Helmet Laws Affect Injury Claims?
When motorcycle accidents occur, the circumstances surrounding a biker’s injury claim may in certain circumstances depend on whether they were wearing a helmet at the time. Take a closer look at Pennsylvania’s motorcycle helmet laws, safety regulations, and legal options for injured riders. Is There a Helmet Requirement To Ride a Motorcycle in Pennsylvania? The […]
