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Ready to Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day in Harrisburg?
Here’s Some Road Safety Tips

Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on March 17, 2026 in General

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at Schmidt Kramer! Time to put on your green and have some fun! Before you go, take a few minutes to plan your ride. Remember to stay alert, and never drive while tired or after drinking. Let’s keep each other — and our community safe! St. Patrick’s […]

Preserving Evidence in a Truck Accident Claim
— And Why Acting Fast Matters

Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on February 18, 2026 in Truck Accidents

Is It Critical to Preserve Evidence Quickly After a Truck Accident? Yes. Preserving evidence after a truck accident is critical because without taking legal action, it disappears quickly. Black box data gets overwritten. Driver logs and maintenance records have limited retention periods. An attorney can send a spoliation letter to formally require the trucking company […]

Does Pennsylvania’s No-Fault Insurance Mean I Can’t Sue If I Get Hurt in a Crash?

Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on February 11, 2026 in Car Accidents

Does Pennsylvania’s No-Fault Insurance Mean I Can’t Sue if I Get Injured in a Car Crash? Quick answer: No. While Pennsylvania’s no-fault insurance covers medical bills via Personal Injury Protection (PIP), it does not prevent all lawsuits. You can still sue for pain and suffering if you have Full Tort coverage or if your injuries […]

What’s New at Schmidt Kramer: February Updates You’ll Want to See

Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on February 06, 2026 in News

At Schmidt Kramer, staying connected to our community in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is just as important as staying sharp on the law. Our February newsletter highlights exactly that—recent legal insights, community involvement, and firm news that reflects both our experience and our values . One highlight you won’t want to miss is Partner Scott Cooper’s continued […]

Scott Cooper on Good Day PA Bringing You 2026 Driving Law Updates

Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on January 29, 2026 in Car Accidents

We’re pleased to announce that Scott Cooper joined Good Day PA this month with the latest updates on driving laws you need to know about. Even more exciting is that Scott will be joining host Amy Kehm on ABC27 every month to give you answers to real legal questions and clear up common misconceptions about […]

Winter Truck Crashes in Harrisburg: What Victims Need to Know

Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on January 22, 2026 in Truck Accidents

A winter truck crash in Harrisburg can change your life in seconds. One moment you are driving normally. The next, a commercial truck slides across the road and hits you with overwhelming force. Winter truck accidents are not “just bad weather crashes.” They often involve preventable decisions, unsafe trucking practices, and serious injuries that take […]

Is the Driver in Back Always Liable for a Rear-End Collision?

Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on January 15, 2026 in Car Accidents

Most people assume the driver in back is always to blame when a rear-end collision happens. While that might often be true, the law cannot make this assumption. Harrisburg first responders must fully investigate the scene and examine the evidence. Investigators must review many factors before fault can be assigned. At Schmidt Kramer, we represent […]

Who May Be Liable for a Winter Car Crash in Harrisburg?

Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on January 08, 2026 in Car Accidents

When another driver loses control on an icy or snow-covered road and hits your vehicle, are they still liable for the damages? Aren’t they off the hook for a crash if it was caused by black ice that formed on the road? Common questions, but the answers may surprise you. Winter weather certainly makes even simple drives […]

Schmidt Kramer Selected for Inclusion in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®

Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on December 26, 2025 in News

Schmidt Kramer is proud to announce we have been selected for inclusion in the 16th Edition of Best Law Firms® ranked by Best Lawyers. This recognition marks our consistent inclusion on this prestigious list since 2010. Recognized in 2026 for Six Regional Rankings in Harrisburg, PA For 2026, Schmidt Kramer has been recognized in the […]

Congratulations to Kaleigh Ryder on Her Widener University Commonwealth Law School Alumni Recognition

Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on December 17, 2025 in News

We are proud to share that our own Kaleigh Ryder, a workers’ compensation attorney at Schmidt Kramer, has been featured in Widener University Commonwealth Law School’s alumni spotlight. This feature is a well-deserved honor recognizing her remarkable journey and contributions to the legal profession. A Journey Worth Celebrating Kaleigh’s path to becoming an attorney is […]

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Schmidt Kramer partner Gerard C. Kramer settled a car accident case in Lancaster County for $250,000. Attorney Kramer won the personal injury action on behalf of a 43-year-old woman who was a passenger in a motor vehicle which was struck by another vehicle in Lancaster County. The defendant ran a stop sign, colliding with the victim’s vehicle broadside. The plaintiff suffered multiple fractures and loss of vision in one eye. The $250,000.00 settlement represents the entire insurance limits available.

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$250,000.00 Auto Accidents

Scott Cooper recently settled an injury case for $250,000 on behalf of a client who sustained injuries in a rear end car accident which occurred in Union County, Pennsylvania. The client had undergone back surgery prior to the accident and the accident re-aggravated her condition resulting in another surgery.

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An 18-year-old girl was attacked by a German Shepherd dog; she suffered abrasions and lacerations on her neck, arm, and thigh. Client from Elizabethtown, PA

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$170,000.00 Auto Accidents

Partner Scott Cooper recently settled a case for a client who was hit in a Lancaster County parking lot car accident while visiting Pennsylvania from out of state. The client was hit by a car while he was entering his parked car. He sustained an injury to his ankle which required surgery. After filing suit in federal court in Harrisburg, the car accident case settled during a mediation for $170,000.

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$1,200,000.00 Personal Injury

A Dauphin County jury has awarded a $1.2 million verdict to the parents of a 5-year-old who had an anoxic brain injury and stopped breathing after he had a tonsillectomy. 2012-06-26 10:00:00 AM Date of Verdict: June 19. 2012 Court and Case No.: C.P. Dauphin County No. 2009-CV-14003-MM Judge: Scott Evans Type of Action: Medical malpractice Injuries: Anoxic brain injury Plaintiffs Counsel: Terry S. Hyman, Schmidt Kramer, Harrisburg Plaintiffs Experts: Dr. Anna H. Messner, liability; Lucille Packer, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Palo Alto, Calif.; Terry P. Leslie, vocations and earning capacity, Lancaster; Dr. Hilary B. Berlin, pediatric psychiatry, Great Neck, N.Y. Defense Counsel: Andrew H. Foulkrod, Darlene K. King, Foulkrod Ellis, Camp Hill, PA Defense Experts: James C. Reilly, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Wilmington, DE Comment: A Dauphin County jury has awarded a $1.2 million verdict to the parents of a 5-year-old who had an anoxic brain injury and stopped breathing after he had a tonsillectomy. The entire verdict came against Dr. Andrew M. Shapiro, the doctor who plaintiffs Reginald Graham and Tykeisha Metz alleged chose to have the boy monitored at a pediatric ward. The plaintiffs argued Shapiro failed to tell nurses caring for the baby about, and how to care for, the boy's enhanced risk for respiratory failure. The jury came back on June 19 and awarded Reginald Graham and Tykeisha Mets $500,000 in non-economic damages and $686,170 in loss of future earning capacity, according to the plaintiffs counsel. According to the statement, the baby's mother brought him to Shapiro because she was "'afraid that he might stop breathing during his sleep,'" the plaintiffs' pretrial statement said. Shapiro performed a sleep study and observed the baby's Apnea Hypopnea Index to be 43 — four times higher than what's considered severe. A tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy were performed. According to the plaintiffs, the baby's sleep study results put him at an increased risk for post-operative respiratory complications. Despite this, they argued in the statement, Shapiro ordered the pediatric nurses at the Harrisburg Hospital general pediatric ward to observe the boy as they would any other patients — about once every four hours. The pretrial statement said that one in four children who have an AHI in the 40s and oxygen desaturation below 80 have some type of respiratory problem. The younger the child, the greater the risk of a respiratory problem, the statement said. According to the statement, Shapiro took off the child's pulse oximeter, the finger-mounted device used to measure blood oxygen, and ordered a heart and respiratory rate monitor. The child was 11 months old at the time. The plaintiffs pled that the baby was last seen at 4 a.m. There was no record of his oxygen saturation for the next hour and 45 minutes. He stopped breathing a 6:40 a.m., and his brain was without oxygen long enough to cause demonstrable injury on an MRI. "Immediately prior to his surgery, [the child] was a normal child, who could say mama, eat finger foods, and was just on the verge of walking," the statement said. "After his code, [he] was like a newborn. He could not lift his head or sit up. He could not talk. He could not move." In his pretrial statement, Shapiro argued that he recognized the child's pre-operative sleep study showed he was driven to breath by decreased blood oxygen saturation, which he said was typical in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. He argued the American Academy of Otolaryngology dictates that admission to the intensive care unit is not the standard of care. In the statement, he said nurses did not observe signs of respiratory distress. No alarms sounded until the child arrested, the statement said. He said the baby likely arrested as a result of hypoglycemia and/or an acute aspiration, which he argued would not have been identified by blood oxygen saturation. — Ben Present, of the Law Weekly

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One of the best decisions I ever made was choosing Schmidt-Kramer as my personal injury representative. I was given Scott Cooper's name through a family member shortly after my accident in July of 2024. After contacting the Schmidt-Kramer office, Scott came out and visited me in the hospital the very next day. From the very beginning, he was compassionate, upfront, and honest. He ALWAYS responded to my calls, texts, and/or e-mails in a timely manner and kept me up to date on developments in my case. I am very pleased with the outcome and highly recommend this law firm.
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Gerry and his team were very caring and compassionate. Gerry was always very responsive to me whether it be phone calls or emails. He kept me updated every single step of the way. His team and himself worked tirelessly to get me the best possible outcome to my situation. He was able to wrap everything up within two years with a nice bow on it. I will forever be grateful and will recommend him to everyone.
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Solid, trustworthy and lucky to have on your side! Dennis Kergick represented me and I was very impressed. Finally a down to earth and easy to talk to attorney . When the time came he was a junk yard dog and I could see the opposing counsel was intimidated. All while maintaining a professional level of respect and courtesy. Would recommend to friends and family. Keep up the good work!!
It’s hard to believe it’s been four years already, but I’m still deeply thankful for my experience with Dennis. Now living in Illinois, I’ve had some similar encounters, and people here are often surprised — and even a bit shocked — when they hear my story. They always end up admitting just how good Dennis truly was. It’s something I didn’t fully realize at the time, but the more I share, the more it’s confirmed to me. God bless, and thank you I came back stronger than ever.

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Ready to Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day in Harrisburg?
Here’s Some Road Safety Tips

Preserving Evidence in a Truck Accident Claim
— And Why Acting Fast Matters

Does Pennsylvania’s No-Fault Insurance Mean I Can’t Sue If I Get Hurt in a Crash?

What’s New at Schmidt Kramer: February Updates You’ll Want to See

Scott Cooper on Good Day PA Bringing You 2026 Driving Law Updates

Winter Truck Crashes in Harrisburg: What Victims Need to Know

Is the Driver in Back Always Liable for a Rear-End Collision?

Who May Be Liable for a Winter Car Crash in Harrisburg?

Schmidt Kramer Selected for Inclusion in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®

Congratulations to Kaleigh Ryder on Her Widener University Commonwealth Law School Alumni Recognition

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