PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS BLOG

Schmidt Kramer’s own Scott Cooper was one of many attorneys on the Pennsylvania Bar Association Joint Task Force on the Continuity of Delivery of Legal Services. On February 26, 2021, the task force released its report and recommendations based on what…

According to a new report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), deaths from car accidents involving distracted driving have increased. The report also encourages states to pass tougher distracted driving laws to help prevent this…

If your application for disability benefits was denied, and your reconsideration request was unsuccessful, your next option is to request a hearing with an administrative law judge. The hearing gives you and your lawyer a chance to present your case,…

While nursing home abuse and neglect are problems for male and female nursing home residents, research shows women may be at higher risk for a few reasons. If you have a female or male loved one who is living in a nursing home or assisted living facility…

You may be seeking Social Security Disability benefits after becoming disabled because of a work accident or work-related medical condition. If you are collecting workers’ compensation benefits, there is something you should know: these payments could…

People often seek a second opinion about a cancer diagnosis or a diagnosis of many other serious or life-threatening injuries. However, when an injury results from a car crash, people tend to make a lot of bad decisions afterward. Sometimes people do…

When you submit an application for disability benefits to the Social Security Administration (SSA), they carefully review all of your information to determine if you qualify for benefits. They are looking for anything that may discredit you or your claims…

One of the most important decisions you need to make after suffering an injury caused by another’s negligence is who is going to represent you. Generally, those who hire attorneys recover more compensation compared to those who do not. However, you need…

Congratulations to Schmidt Kramer attorneys Scott Cooper (pictured left) and Dennis Kergick (pictured below). They were both elected to positions within the Dauphin County Bar Association (DCBA). The DCBA held its annual meeting on January 20 and elected…

The general rule is that once you agree to a settlement, you cannot pursue compensation from the same party you filed a claim against. This applies even if your injury gets worse than expected after agreeing to a settlement. Our experienced attorneys…