Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Truck Driver and Trucking Company for Exceeding Height Restrictions
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on March 21, 2019 in Personal Injury
A man from Harrisburg, PA is suing a truck driver from Newport News, Va. after he was seriously injured in an accident on Interstate 83 in Dauphin County. On April 2, 2018, a semi truck traveling northbound struck the Paxton Street overpass causing its load to fall onto the highway and hit multiple vehicles, including […]
Read MoreSeveral Insurance Companies Remove Stacking Class Actions to Federal Court
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on March 01, 2019 in Personal Injury
Three defendants involved in a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling on insurance stacking have decided to remove the cases against them from state to federal court. In January, five insurance companies were sued in state court after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that household vehicle exclusions cannot prevent injured victims from recovering stacked coverage. Geico, Allstate […]
Read MoreLawsuit Filed Against Insurance Company to Fix Hail Damaged Roof
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on February 28, 2019 in Personal Injury
A homeowner in Manchester Township, York County was surprised when his insurance company denied his claim after a hail storm last year left behind significant damage. Joseph Nolte had an Erie Insurance Group adjuster check his roof for possible hail damage. He has been an Erie customer for 38 years and trusted their expertise. The […]
Read MoreProtect Your Claim by Keeping an Injury Journal
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on February 15, 2019 in Personal Injury
If you were injured in an accident, your personal injury lawyer will work to collect evidence in your case. He or she will request accident reports and medical records. However, not all evidence is objective. Accident victims may have subjective damages for which they may be entitled to compensation, including pain and suffering. You are […]
Read MorePennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Against Household Vehicle Exclusions Limiting Insurance Stacking
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on January 25, 2019 in Personal Injury
On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that household vehicle exclusions cannot prevent injured victims from recovering stacked coverage. Stacking coverage allows insurance purchasers to increase the amount of uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage by the number of vehicles in their insurance policy. In a 5-2 decision, the court determined that a household exclusion in […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Duty of Care in a Personal Injury Claim
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on October 04, 2018 in Personal Injury
In a personal injury claim, a duty of care is a legal obligation to take reasonable care to avoid causing harm to others. To recover compensation after an accident, you must prove the other party owed you a duty of care and breached its obligation by causing your injury. Our Harrisburg personal injury attorneys can […]
Read MoreInjuries and Deadly Collisions Reported As E-Scooter Use Rises
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on September 24, 2018 in Personal Injury
In cities across the U.S., e-scooters have been growing in popularity among travelers on the go. You can rent a dockless electronic scooter for a tiny fee and park them virtually anywhere you want, offering both flexibility and convenience. However as more people rent e-scooters, the greater the chance of injuries. Just this month, two people […]
Read MoreHow Does a Lawsuit Work?
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on March 21, 2018 in Personal Injury
A personal injury lawsuit is a useful tool for holding an individual or entity responsible for the harm they have caused you. However, the process can be complicated, and it is generally best to have an experienced attorney handle the details of your case for you. The personal injury lawyers at Schmidt Kramer have filed […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Punitive Damages in Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawsuits
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on February 01, 2018 in Personal Injury
The purpose of damages in most personal injury cases is to help compensate an accident victim for monetary losses. The purpose of punitive damages, however, is to punish the wrongdoer by requiring him or her to pay the victim. Pennsylvania limits punitive damages to cases in which particularly outrageous conduct was involved. If you or […]
Read MoreHow to Hire the Right Personal Injury Lawyer
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on December 15, 2017 in Personal Injury
If you have been injured, you may want to hire a personal injury lawyer who can advise you of your legal options. When searching for a personal injury lawyer, it is important to know how to determine the lawyer that is right for your case. At Schmidt Kramer, our Harrisburg personal injury attorneys are committed […]
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