What You Need to Know While Traveling During a Pennsylvania Storm
While the clean-up continues, the storm that was Hurricane Sandy is thankfully behind us. Now is the time for the state, for the local governments, for the utility companies, and for individuals to look at what happened and to think about how they can make changes for the next storm. Here are some tips to […]
Top 10 Insurance Company Lies
There are many common insurance company lies and tactics you may hear if you suffer injuries in an auto accident. Top 10 Lies #10- “$1500 is a lot of money for your injuries!” #9- “How come you were the only one that got hurt?” #8- “With the minor damage to your car, you couldn’t have […]
Should Your Pennsylvania Teen Driver Be Alone?
Earlier this month, another study confirmed what many PA parents already know. Passengers can be distracting for a Pennsylvania teen driver — or a young person in any state. The study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that speeding, late night driving, drinking and driving, and fatal accidents increased when teen drivers had […]
PA Bicycling Advocate Injured in Bike Accident Despite New Safety Law
Frank Pavlick is an avid PA bicycling advocate for safety. He was also one of the first victims of a Pennsylvania bike accident after a new law went into effect earlier this year. The new law requires drivers to leave four feet of space between them and bicyclists. It allows drivers to cross the yellow […]
Myth #2: Your Insurance Adjuster Is Nice and Trustworthy
Truth: He’s only a nice guy if he wins! At his job, he only wins when you lose. At Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers, we only win when you win. You are not more important to your insurance adjuster then his job, or him getting a raise or promotion. Successful insurance company adjusters will […]
Is Fracking Safe for Pennsylvanians?
Amid reports of rare cancers, water contamination, and other alarming issues, many Pennsylvania residents are likely concerned about the safety of living near a fracking site. Below is a brief review of some of the health and environmental research surrounding the fracking industry. Chemicals Used in Fracking Hydraulic fracturing fluids use a variety of […]
Teenage Drunk Driving Accidents Decrease Significantly Over Last Two Decades
Earlier this month, the CDC released new information about teen drinking and driving in the United States. As we observe National Teen Driver Safety Week this week, our injury accident attorneys want to look at the latest information from the CDC regarding teenage drunk driving accidents. According to the CDC, since 1991 there has been […]
