PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS BLOG

There are a variety of injury risks in the workplace, from heavy machinery to slippery floors and defective products. Workplace violence, such as fights between coworkers, also causes a significant number of injuries each year. Filing a workers’ compensation claim is probably not the first thing victims of workplace violence think about. They may think […]

You may have thought the traffic fatality rate would have decreased in April and May due to stay-at-home orders and the closure of non-essential businesses throughout the county. However, despite there being much less traffic on roads throughout the nation, preliminary data from the National Safety Council (NSC) shows the motor vehicle traffic fatality rate […]

There are two main issues to consider when it comes to your eligibility for Supplemental Security Income, the severity of your medical condition/disability and your monthly income and assets. However, if you have good reason to believe your disability qualifies, but you are concerned about your income and assets, there are some things you should […]

There are things accident victims can do to help preserve evidence of their injury. For example, taking pictures right after the injury happened could be very helpful when your attorney begins putting your case together. Asking witnesses what they saw and obtaining their contact information can also be important. However, while there is no requirement […]

Although the COVID-19 lockdowns caused a significant decrease in car accidents, the empty roads may have enticed many drivers to speed, resulting in deadlier crashes in many cities. According to an analysis performed by Reuters, the ratio of deadly accidents increased 292 percent in Chicago, 167 percent in New York City and 65 percent in […]

Every state has different auto insurance laws and requirements regarding a driver’s financial responsibility for operating a motor vehicle. In Pennsylvania, all drivers must carry a certain amount of car insurance to protect them from being injured or hurting someone else in the event of an accident. However, many policyholders often wonder: how much coverage […]

It is only natural to think the other driver who caused the crash should be financially responsible for your damages. In most states, that is the case. Pennsylvania is one of a handful of states that requires drivers to purchase personal injury protection coverage to pay for their medical bills, up to the limits they […]

Q) Will I meet with a lawyer? Yes. At the initial consultation, a lawyer from Schmidt Kramer will meet with you. Throughout the remainder of our representation of you, a lawyer and a legal assistant will be involved in the handling of your claim. Q) What if I am not able to come to your […]

While both the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Social Security Administration (SSA) provide benefits to those with disabilities, these programs have separate eligibility criteria. You could be eligible for VA benefits and ineligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits and vice versa. Below, learn more about the eligibility criteria for both programs to find […]

Many people have been looking to save money because of the economic slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are certain coverages you should not drop from your policy, as they can help protect you financially after an accident. Last week, Schmidt Kramer partner Scott Cooper was on Good Day PA discussing the coverages […]