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 […]

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 […]

Moments after a car crash in Harrisburg, you walk away feeling shaken but okay. You don’t seem to have any broken bones. No visible cuts or bruises either. You decline medical treatment and the ambulance because nothing hurts badly enough to warrant it. Unfortunately, it’s very common to feel no pain right after a car […]

Sideswipe accidents can be common throughout Harrisburg and the surrounding communities as a result of the region’s congested highways, tight merges, and complex traffic patterns. Crashes frequently occur where two lanes run closely together or where drivers must merge quickly – such as along I-83 near the 2nd Street split, the narrow sections of I-81, […]

Construction zones across Harrisburg create daily challenges for drivers, and one merging technique continues to spark confusion and conflict on Pennsylvania roads. A zipper merge occurs when drivers use both lanes of traffic until reaching a designated merge point, then alternate into the open lane like teeth on a zipper—but this seemingly simple concept often […]

Rideshare car accidents blur the lines between personal car crashes and commercial transportation claims. When an Uber or Lyft vehicle is involved in a collision, figuring out who pays for your damages is complicated. The answer depends on various factors that don’t apply to car crashes involving two personal vehicles. Not knowing how to move […]

Fender benders and other types of car crashes are already upsetting and stressful, but when you get injured in a multi-vehicle crash, it becomes a legal nightmare. When three, four, or even more vehicles collide, determining who’s responsible becomes incredibly complex. Insurance companies point fingers at each other while you’re left dealing with injuries, medical […]

The general assumption is that pedestrians always have the right of way over drivers when crossing the street. While drivers have a greater duty of care to prevent harm to residents, this does not release pedestrians from liability if they are partially responsible for the incident, such as by darting out into the road without […]

Pennsylvania has implemented a new hands-free driving law that applies to all drivers, a critical law designed to decrease the risk of car accidents due to distracted driving. Table of Contents What Is Paul Miller’s Law and When Does it Go Into Effect? What Happens If I Get Caught Using My Phone While Driving in […]

Busy highways pose a lot of dangers for drivers commuting every day in heavy traffic, but it may surprise you to learn that many crashes also happen on familiar roads where Harrisburg drivers least expect them. Table of Contents Is Driving Near Your Home More Dangerous Than Highway Driving in Harrisburg? How Does Distracted Driving […]