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A recent ruling by the Pennsylvania Superior Court could change the way lower courts have been applying the state’s Fair Share Act. The three-judge panel said a plain reading of the Fair Share Act makes it clear it should only apply when plaintiffs are comparatively at fault. This is a departure from the way courts […]

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Schmidt Kramer is currently investigating defective product claims involving Aqueous Film Forming Foam, which is also known as AFFF firefighting foam. This substance has been linked to several types of cancer, including breast cancer, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer and prostate cancer. If you were regularly exposed to this substance – as many were while working […]

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Six Attorneys from Schmidt Kramer selected for Best Lawyers in America

Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on March 18, 2021 in General

Our firm is excited to announce six of our attorneys have been chosen for the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. This prestigious list of attorneys has been published for more than three decades. Lawyers are chosen after a detailed review of peer feedback from the leading attorneys in each practice area. All […]

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The COVID-19 virus is particularly deadly for the elderly and those with compromised immune systems. Nursing home residents are both old and in physical decline, putting them at high risk for suffering serious consequences if they contract this virus. Unfortunately, more than 170,000 nursing home residents and staff members have contracted the virus and passed […]

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Law360 recently wrote about five Pennsylvania court cases it considers to be the most significant of last year, including a case brought by Schmidt Kramer partner Scott Cooper. Cooper represented Joseph Tambellini Inc. in a lawsuit against Erie Insurance Exchange. Pittsburg restaurant owner Joseph Tambellini was seeking compensation from his business interruption insurance because of […]

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Do you own a 2017, 2018 or 2019 Kia Sportage SUV or Cadenza? Your vehicle was just recalled by Kia Motors America. The company is urging owners to keep their vehicles parked outside away from other structures due to the risk of an engine fire. The Associated Press reports a defect in the hydraulic electronic […]

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One of the first steps in the legal process is meeting with an attorney to determine if you may have a case. During this meeting, the attorney is likely to ask you a variety of questions about what happened, your damages and other things that may impact the filing of a claim for compensation. Below, […]

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Schmidt Kramer’s own Scott Cooper was one of many attorneys on the Pennsylvania Bar Association Joint Task Force on the Continuity of Delivery of Legal Services. On February 26, 2021, the task force released its report and recommendations based on what was learned while providing legal services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report notes the […]

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Report Says Distracted Driving Deaths are On Rise; Encourages Tougher Laws

Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on February 26, 2021 in Car Accidents

According to a new report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), deaths from car accidents involving distracted driving have increased. The report also encourages states to pass tougher distracted driving laws to help prevent this behavior and punish offenders. The report, titled Using Electronic Devices While Driving: Legislation and Enforcement Implications, says there […]

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If your application for disability benefits was denied, and your reconsideration request was unsuccessful, your next option is to request a hearing with an administrative law judge. The hearing gives you and your lawyer a chance to present your case, along with new evidence and testimony that may help overturn the denial of your application. […]

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