Why Was Your Auto Insurance Claim Denied? These Common Missteps Lead to Failed Claims
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on January 22, 2015 in Car Accidents
While the methodology used by insurance companies to determine who gets paid and how much may seem completely random, there is usually some form of rhyme or reason behind many of their decisions. If you have had a friend or family member come to you after a denied claim, you have likely heard how unfair […]
Read MoreCar Hits Tree In Carbon County MVA – Kills 1, Injures 1
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on January 12, 2015 in Car Accidents
Posted on Jan 12, 2015 The Hazelton Standard Speaker is reporting about a man who was pronounced dead after a one-vehicle crash in Carbon County yesterday morning that also injured a second person. John Molosky, 68, Beaver Meadows, was dead at the scene while his passenger, Gloria P. Molosky, 67, Beaver Meadows,, was taken to Lehigh […]
Read MorePa. State Police Investigating Interstate 81 Road Rage
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on January 08, 2015 in Car Accidents
Posted on Jan 08, 2015 The Chambersburg Public Opinion is reporting about the Pennsylvania State Police search for two women who allegedly assaulted and threatened a woman and a juvenile with a baseball bat in a vehicle on Interstate 81 on Jan. 2. At 4:12 p.m., a woman described as around 5’2″ and white, with […]
Read MoreRing, Ring…Your Distractions Are Calling!
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on January 07, 2015 in Car Accidents
Recently, cellphones have taken the most heat and been cast as the supervillains of driver distraction. From texting and receiving phone calls to cruising through popular music apps to stream through your car’s Bluetooth, many people just can’t seem to take their hands—or eyes—off of their phone screens. But surely the lowly phone cannot be […]
Read More5 Questions To Ask BEFORE Buying A New Car
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on January 06, 2015 in Car Accidents
Buying a new car always has its challenges. There are many factors which go in to buying a car and a lot of different things to consider. Other than the sales price and insurance there are other things to consider. Here are 5 questions to ask the salesperson, business manager, dealer, and your insurance company […]
Read MoreIs It Fair To Use A Credit Score To Determine Ins. Premiums?
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on January 03, 2015 in Car Accidents
The Insurance Journal is reporting that homeowners with poor credit pay 91 percent more for homeowners’ insurance than people with excellent credit, according to a study by an online insurance shopping service. Also, Erie Insurance is using credit scores to help determine Pennsylvania car accident insurance premiums. Is this fair use of a credit score? […]
Read MoreDummies Pack on the Pounds in the Name of Safety: One Crash Test Dummy Maker Says Old Models No Longer Representative
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on December 28, 2014 in Car Accidents
It’s no secret that Americans, as well as people around the world, are getting bigger. Doctors and the media are regularly warning of the obesity epidemic in the United States, showing slow motion videos of headless Americans with growing waistlines. While the shame campaign is not the most helpful method of conveying the message, Americans […]
Read MoreKeep Rolling: How to Keep Your Vehicle’s Tires Happy and Safe
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on December 26, 2014 in Car Accidents
Many people think of auto safety in terms of anti-lock braking systems, airbags, and seat belts. The problem with this thinking, however, is that these safety features only keep you safe in the event of a crash. Perhaps a better way to think of vehicle safety is in terms of features that actually prevent accidents. […]
Read MoreFrom Booster to Belt: When Is Your Child Ready to Transition to Just a Seat Belt
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on December 13, 2014 in Car Accidents
For most of our lives growing up, children went from car seats straight to sitting in the front seat with a seat belt. Of course, over the years, we have learned a thing or two about safety that has changed our ways. When airbags became widely installed in vehicles, the back seat took over as […]
Read MoreFinding the Perfect Car Seat for Your Kids: It Could Be a Matter of Life or Death
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on December 11, 2014 in Car Accidents
As the holidays quickly approach and our Pennsylvania roads grow slick with snow and ice, finding the right car seat can seem like an impossible task. For parents-to-be that may be expecting their first little one, researching every safety feature and review online may seem like the best way to get all of the information […]
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