Workers’ Compensation

As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout Pennsylvania, many healthcare workers, including doctors, nurses, medical assistants, and emergency medical technicians, find themselves risking exposure every day when they go to work.  Ideally, the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation system, and the insurance companies who make decisions to accept or deny these claims, will rise to the moment and […]

On Thursday, March 19, 2020, Governor Tom Wolf recently ordered that all non life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania close down their physical operations in an effort to slow down the spread of the COVID-19 virus. While there will obviously be questions and arguments about what constitutes “life-sustaining”, there is no doubt that many employers will be […]

You may be anxious to get back to work after an on-the-job injury. However, returning too soon may be a bad idea for various reasons. Learn the risks you face if you go back to work too soon, as discussed by the experienced Harrisburg workers’ compensation attorneys of Schmidt Kramer. If you were injured at […]

Office holiday parties can be a lot of fun, but sometimes things get out of hand and people suffer injuries. Victims may wonder if they can pursue compensation for their injuries through the workers’ compensation system. This is a complex issue you can discuss with an experienced Harrisburg workers’ compensation lawyer from Schmidt Kramer. We […]

Manufacturing jobs can be dangerous, putting workers at risk for a variety of injuries that could leave them unable to work. What some workers may not realize is they may be able to file a claim against multiple third parties for their injuries. Below, you will find information on the types of third-party claims that […]

If you were injured in a car accident while you were working, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. However, these situations can be complicated. A variety of factors are involved in determining if you were engaged in work when the crash happened. The experienced Harrisburg workers’ compensation lawyers at Schmidt Kramer know how […]

Manufacturing workers do a lot of repetitive motions each day and this could increase their risk of suffering an injury. These workers may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, but it can be tough to prove a connection between their injury and their work. This is because their injury was not caused by one specific […]

There are a lot of manufacturing workers in Pennsylvania, and that means a lot of people may be at risk for an injury in a manufacturing plant. While there is no way to completely protect yourself from injury, there are steps you can take that may help lower the risk. If you suffer an injury […]

Some farm workers are not covered by Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system. However, there is a lot of confusion about this issue that often leads injured farm workers to not report an injury, even though they may be eligible for benefits. It is recommended that you discuss the situation with a licensed attorney. Medical bills from […]

When driving for a company or performing tasks on company time, employees are often using a company vehicle. Accidents can occur that cause damage to the company vehicle, injure the driver and harm others on the road. When this happens, most drivers of company vehicles are unsure about who is liable for the accident. Does […]