PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS BLOG

The February 2023 edition of the Schmidt Kramer newsletter is now on our website. In it we discuss what has been happening at the firm over the last few months. Our firm has been included in the 2023 edition of U.S. News and World Report’s Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” in six categories. Partner Scott […]

The Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office has charged a 68-year-old former caretaker with more than 600 counts of sexual assault. He has been charged with sexually assaulting residents of Faith Friendship Villa between 2007 and 2022. Faith Friendship Villa caters to those with mental illnesses and disabilities. The former caretaker, James Zook, was first arrested […]

There are many reasons you may want to use headphones while driving. However, in a lot of states, including Pennsylvania, it is illegal to do so. Even if it were not against the law, wearing headphones while driving is a dangerous idea. Schmidt Kramer discusses the use of headphones while behind the wheel and the […]

People who frequently walk in areas where there is a heavier traffic flow are statistically more likely to get hit by a car. Learn why in winter these crash risks are greater, even for pedestrians in more rural areas. Schmidt Kramer discusses winter crashes involving pedestrians, including how you can protect yourself from becoming a […]

The impact of a crash may cause victims to fracture, knock out multiple teeth or worse. Sometimes these damages may even require surgical intervention. Yet dental injuries, which happen fairly often in collisions, are rarely talked about. Schmidt Kramer addresses this topic because dental injuries can be severe, disfiguring and expensive to treat. Victims with […]

After a crash, the drivers involved often have varying viewpoints about what happened. However, what if the differences in their statements are extreme? If you are the injured victim, how do you prove fault and establish negligence if driver accounts differ greatly? At Schmidt Kramer, we have seen “he said, she said” types of crashes […]

Our attorney Jessica Mitchell is going to be the featured speaker at tomorrow’s Lunch N Learn for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice Disability Advocates Section. The virtual seminar is from noon to 1 p.m. Mitchell will be discussing medical records issues, as attorneys need access to their clients’ full medical records to effectively advocate […]

Schmidt Kramer is pleased to announce that attorney Dennis Kergick has taken over as chair of the Dauphin County Bar Association (DCBA) Young Lawyers Section for 2023. The DCBA was originally founded in 1898 and currently has a membership of more than 1,500 attorneys. This organization is dedicated to the professional development of its members […]

People who suffer severe burn injuries in a car accident are likely to experience extreme pain. Depending on the severity of the burn, these victims may also need surgery and further medical care. Although car fires are rare, there are many ways you could get burned in a crash. Learn more about burns from car […]

The purpose of getting a Learner’s permit in Pennsylvania is to help new drivers gain experience behind the wheel and confidence on the road. The more practice young drivers get, the safer they will be when they finally obtain their licenses. In the meantime, what happens if a driver’s ed student with a learner’s permit […]