What To Do After a Crash on a Rural Road in Pennsylvania
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on April 12, 2024 in Car Accidents
Did you know the risk of dying in a car accident is 62 percent higher when the incident happens on a rural road? This finding is from a study by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association and is based on national data. However, state-by-state data may not be that much better. In 2023, there were 33,356 […]
Read MoreFiling a Claim for Hearing Loss From a Car Crash in Harrisburg, PA
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on April 05, 2024 in Car Accidents
Hearing loss from a car accident is not as common as many other car crash injuries, but it can happen. Sometimes car crash hearing damage is a direct result of a blow to the side of the head, while other times it is a side effect of another injury. Below, Schmidt Kramer discusses how hearing […]
Read MoreFind Out the Top 10 Traffic Violations in Pennsylvania From 2018-2022
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on March 26, 2024 in Car Accidents
What is the most common traffic ticket issued in Pennsylvania? If you guessed speeding tickets, you are correct by a wide margin. Data gathered by PA Courts InfoShare reveals 21 percent of traffic citations issued between 2018 and 2022 were for speeding. In February 2024, PA Courts used the data to create an infographic called […]
Read MoreCan I File a Pennsylvania Car Accident Lawsuit if the At-Fault Driver was Fatally Injured?
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on March 22, 2024 in Car Accidents
Anyone involved in a crash could suffer severe injuries, including the driver who caused the accident. Sometimes the at-fault driver dies while the victim survives. This can raise questions in victims’ minds. Can they still seek compensation from the at-fault driver? Does his or her insurance policy still provide coverage? Below, Schmidt Kramer’s licensed attorneys […]
Read MoreCan I Add Scarring or Disfigurement to My Harrisburg Car Crash Claim?
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on March 19, 2024 in Car Accidents
Scarring or disfigurement caused by a crash leaves victims with a lasting imprint of the trauma they experienced. These permanent reminders create difficult physical and emotional challenges for the victims. In this blog, Schmidt Kramer explains how scarring or disfigurement could occur in a crash and your potential options for seeking compensation. We understand the […]
Read MoreCan Pennsylvania Drivers Use the Sudden Medical Emergency Defense After a Crash?
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on March 05, 2024 in Car Accidents
At-fault drivers make a lot of arguments about why they should not be held liable for a crash. While many of these arguments are flimsy, some may sound reasonable. For example, if the other driver says he or she had a seizure or briefly lost consciousness. The question is whether the law allows drivers to […]
Read MoreWhat Harrisburg Car Crash Victims Need to Know About Hip Pain
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on February 23, 2024 in Car Accidents
A hip injury caused by a Pennsylvania car crash can be extremely debilitating. These injuries are often incredibly painful and may dramatically affect your mobility. Schmidt Kramer discusses some of the most common hip injuries caused by collisions, as well as the symptoms, treatment options and long-term complications that may result. Those who suffered hip […]
Read MoreWho is at Fault When a Car Crashes into a Building in Harrisburg, PA?
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on February 21, 2024 in Car Accidents
There are many different types of car accidents, including some that involve the surrounding environment, like nearby buildings. These accidents are often caused by impaired drivers or those who mistakenly hit the accelerator. Elderly drivers are also at risk for these collisions, as they may have impaired vision and delayed reaction time. You may think […]
Read MoreWhy it Is Dangerous To Drive With a Dirty Windshield in Pennsylvania
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on February 16, 2024 in Car Accidents
Dirty windshields not only look bad, but they are also a huge safety risk. Dirt, snow, dust, road debris and other materials that can stick to the windshield make it harder to see, affecting your reaction time. It could take you half a second longer to react to sudden obstacles or changes in the flow […]
Read MoreHow Roundabout Crashes Occur and Who May Be At Fault in Pennsylvania
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on February 06, 2024 in Car Accidents
Drivers are so used to traditional intersections that they are often unsure of what to do in a roundabout. They may be overly polite and yield the right of way when they should not do so. They may also stop in the middle of the roundabout. These are just two examples of reckless driving behaviors […]
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