Jon Ostroff Chosen as One of the 2023 Professional Excellence Award Winners
We are pleased to announce that Jon Ostroff, the founder of Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers, has been named a 2023 Professional Excellence Award Winner for Lifetime Achievement. This distinction recognizes Mr. Ostroff’s outstanding career in personal injury law, his relentless fight for his clients, and his achievements in the Pennsylvania legal profession. Mr. […]
Rich Godshall, Owner of Ostroff | Godshall – Injury and Accident Lawyers
It is with great pleasure that we announce the transition and rebranding of Ostroff Injury Law to Ostroff | Godshall – Injury and Accident Lawyers. In a mutual decision with Founding Partner Jon Ostroff, Rich Godshall has officially taken over the firm effective January 1, 2023. Rich has been a valued member of the Firm […]
How to Counter a Personal Injury Settlement Offer
Few things are more frustrating than dealing with insurance companies after getting seriously hurt in an accident. You could have significant evidence proving that you weren’t to blame for your injury and that your policy—or the policy of whoever is at fault—covers all your losses. However, the insurance company will likely fight tooth and nail […]
How to Calculate a Pain and Suffering Settlement
Physical pain and mental suffering often make up the bulk of recoverable losses in civil cases built around severe injuries. Because these losses are “non-economic,” their financial value can’t be calculated through bills, receipts, or invoices. Instead, you and your attorney must make an estimate based on multiple types of evidence. There are two common […]
How Long Does it Take to Settle a Car Accident Claim?
In many situations, settling a car accident claim outside of court is a much shorter process than pursuing a lawsuit through civil court. However, many factors can affect how long it takes to settle a car accident claim, some of which are outside your or your attorney’s control. Generally, you can expect settling a car […]
Do I Have to Go to Court for My Personal Injury Case?
One of the most common concerns for people hurt in serious accidents is how long and expensive the process of filing a personal injury lawsuit might be. No one wants to spend any more time inside a courtroom than they have to, and the thought of spending months in court for a car accident can […]
Can I Sue an Uninsured Driver?
It’s every driver’s worst nightmare: getting into a wreck caused by someone who doesn’t have any car insurance, even though they’re required to purchase it by state law. Since you can’t demand money for any of your losses from an insurance company representing that other driver, that’s one less option for getting paid fairly for […]