Archive for the ‘Injury Settlements’ Category

Making Sense of All the 2010 Car Recalls

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

Car recalls are all over the news lately.  Whether you drive a Ford, Honda, Lexus, Toyota, BMW or any of several other makes, you may have experienced a recall during 2010.  The recall news can be confusing.  It may be difficult to determine if your car has been affected or you may have questions about what to do if your vehicle has been recalled.

Has Your Car Been Recalled?

There are a few ways in which you can determine if your particular make and model has been recalled.  You can:

  • Visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website;
  • Visit the website for your auto manufacturer (for example, Toyota, Ford etc.);
  • Register you car with the dealer so that you are notified by mail (or email) about any future recalls; and
  • Call your local dealer and ask if there are any outstanding recalls on your vehicle.

What to Do if Your Car Has Been Recalled

Many car recalls are issued because of potential safety issues.  Failure to fix the problems identified with your particular vehicle could result in a catastrophic accident.  Therefore, the PA auto accident lawyers of Ostroff Injury Law, recommend that everyone affected by a vehicle recall have their vehicle inspected by a reputable dealer and fixed, free of charge, to prevent future accident injuries and fatalities.

Will My Case Be Like the One on TV?

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Every day people are hurt in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and they are confused about what to do.  They’ve read the newspapers and they’ve watched TV shows, and they know that court cases can be stressful and dramatic. 

What many people don’t know is that the cases that you read and hear about are the sensational ones.  They are the exceptions – they are not the rule.  The vast majority of cases settle long before opening statements.  Those that do make it trial are rarely picked up by the media and are certainly not the basis for any TV drama.  More often they are quietly tried before a judge, and in even rarer cases a jury.

The reason that most cases settle is because once a Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer is hired to represent a plaintiff, the defendant and the defendant’s insurance company know that the plaintiff’s rights are going to be protected. They know that the plaintiff is serious about recovery and the defendant wants to avoid the courtroom as much, if not more, than the plaintiff.

Attorney Jon Ostroff has helped more than 20,000 accident victims over the past 20 years.  While he has helped the vast majority of his clients settle their claims, he has also tried some very successful cases.  Jon will talk to you, advise you of your rights and listen to your concerns and preferences.   He will handle your case in a way in which you are comfortable and in a way that protects your right to a just recovery.  Call Jon today for a free consultation.

Now You Can Make the Phone Calls Stop

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Personal injury accidents happen for different reasons and result in different types of injuries.  However, whether you’ve been hurt in a car crash, slip and fall accident, or by medical malpractice and whether you’ve suffered minor or life altering injuries there is one thing that you have in common with most other Pennsylvania accident victims.  You are receiving phone calls from your insurance company.

Likely, you are not just receiving one friendly call asking what the insurance company can do to help you.  Instead you are receiving numerous calls that are pressuring you to make big, important decisions about your future.

We advise that you do not answer the calls.  Instead, hire experienced Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer Jon Ostroff to represent you.  Jon has more than 20 years experience representing more than 20,000 Pennsylvania personal injury victims.  He knows how to make your phone stop ringing and he knows how to get you a fair and equitable recovery.  Call him today and find out how he may be able to help you.

How to Recover Damages for Your Injuries Without Going to Court

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

You’ve suffered physical pain, emotional challenges and financial difficulties as a result of someone else’s negligence.  You know that you deserve compensation but you don’t want to go through the time, effort and expense of litigation.

Luckily, there is an alternative.  You can get the damages that you deserve without going to court.  You can settle your case. 

To maximize your settlement award, it is important to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer. Over the past 20 years, Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer Jon Ostroff has helped more than 20,000 people with their recoveries. The majority of these people have settled their cases without going to court.  Jon knows how to build a strong case and how to negotiate with defendants.  Insurance companies know that Jon is successful and will fight hard on behalf of injured victims and that encourages them to settle.

You don’t have to forego damages just because you don’t want to go to court.  Instead, contact Attorney Jon Ostroff and talk to him about how you can settle your case.

What Everyone Should Know About Personal Injury Damages

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

The media and tort reform activists are not always kind to personal injury plaintiffs.  They claim that personal injury plaintiffs are looking for windfalls and are responsible for high insurance costs in this country.  However, there are claims are – to put it kindly – untrue.

Plaintiffs who settle with defendants or who are successful at trial are awarded personal injury damages to compensate them for the injuries that were wrongfully caused by others.  The plaintiffs did not want to be physically harmed or to lose their loved ones in tragic accidents.  The damages they seek are to reimburse them for the medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering endured because of someone else’s willful or negligent behavior.

Personal injury damages are important not only to reimburse victims but also to prevent others, in positions similar to the defendant’s, from hurting other people.  Personal injury damages may have a deterrent effect that prevents future harm and future personal injury lawsuits.

Thus, personal injury plaintiffs should seek the legal damages to which they are entitled without any remorse or doubt about the ethical validity of their recoveries.