Your car insurance policy has coverage limits. For example, if you have $100,000 in uninsured motorist coverage, that is the limit on the amount of compensation you can recover for damages. However, Pennsylvania allows you to stack uninsured motorist…
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on workers’ compensation claims. It has affected everything from how claims are handled, types of claims being filed, staffing models and how treatment is being provided. According to an article by Insurance…
Read MoreEach year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) sets a limit on the amount of money Social Security Disability applicants or recipients can earn and while continuing to receive benefits. This limit is known as the substantial gainful activity (SGA)…
Read MoreThe Social Security Disability program does not stay the same year to year. Every fall, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announces the many small changes that will take effect on January 1 the following year. For example, there is an annual cost-of-living…
Read MoreYesterday’s blog post from Messiah Lifeways nursing home revealed 13 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19. This increases the number of active coronavirus cases among residents to 55. There are also 13 staff members at the facility with active…
Read MoreSchmidt Kramer Partner Scott Cooper is representing the plaintiffs in a lawsuit that recently made it to Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled both sides can present arguments on whether the Superior Court made the right…
Read MoreWe are proud to announce our law firm was included in the 2021 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” in two different tiers and six different categories. The “Best Law Firms” list is compiled through a detailed evaluation consisting of…
Read MoreWhile some personal injury claims go to trial, most are resolved through an out-of-court settlement, often with an insurance company. The settlement provides an amount of compensation that was agreed upon by both parties. Once both sides agree to a settlement,…
Read MoreEvery year, drunk driving crashes kill thousands of people on our nation’s roads. Despite these alarming numbers, laws against drunk driving and the severe penalties for this reckless behavior, the crashes continue to happen. When we hear about these…
Read MoreWhile a third party who witnessed a car crash can only explain what he or she saw, expert witnesses can use their extensive knowledge and experience to clarify many aspects of a case. For example, a medical expert witness could provide testimony about…
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