PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS BLOG

There was less traffic on the roads in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, this did not result in a decrease in traffic deaths. In fact, there were 70 more traffic fatalities in 2020 compared to 2019, according to statistics cited by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). That said, traffic fatalities in Pennsylvania […]

Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer to this question, as each claim is different. No two injuries are the same and people respond to treatment differently. It is also important to note employers have different insurance policies and employees can choose their own doctors so different doctors are involved. These are just some of the […]

Many injured workers often have questions about how and when to file a workers’ compensation claim. They may be left unsure if their injuries qualify for any compensation benefits and the types of benefits they may be entitled. They might even have questions about when an employer is required to start paying benefits. If you […]

The first bellwether trial in the 3M earplug multidistrict litigation began last month in Florida. Bellwether trials are used to help both sides determine the likely outcome of other similar cases. If the plaintiffs are successful, it could be a step toward a settlement of other cases. As of April 15, 2021, the 3M multidistrict […]

Reader nominations for Harrisburg Magazine’s Simply the Best 2021 have been released and two Schmidt Kramer attorneys were nominated for the legal category. Partner Gerard Kramer was nominated for the personal injury attorney subcategory while attorney Dennis Kergick was nominated for the workman’s compensation attorney subcategory. Voting for each category opens on April 15 at […]

As most people are aware, Social Security Disability benefits are reserved for long-term disabilities that prevent people from working or severely limit their ability to work. It may come as little surprise that claims involving broken bones are often denied as the injuries are not considered severe enough. That said, it may be possible to […]

2020 was a year with a lot of bad news, but there is some good news about last year. For example, data from the Pennsylvania court system shows the number of distracted driving citations was down 47 percent compared to 2019. This may indicate there was less distracted driving in 2020 compared to the previous […]

Crash victims often make a variety of mistakes that could hurt their claims for compensation. One of those mistakes is oversharing with the car insurance company. When they get on the phone with the insurance company, the representative may make them feel at ease. Victims may start revealing details about their injuries, the pain they […]

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 […]

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 […]