PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS BLOG

Left turns can be very dangerous, no matter how much traffic there is or how careful you are when making this maneuver. You are cutting across traffic heading in the opposite direction, so speeding up may not help you avoid a crash as it might when making a right turn. If you were injured in […]

Schmidt Kramer has been securing results for personal injury victims in Harrisburg and throughout Pennsylvania for more than 40 years. We could not have recovered more than $100 million in compensation without referrals from lawyers and paralegals like you. If you are looking to refer a personal injury case to another attorney, or for a […]

It seems like the coronavirus pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives, including our driving habits. As many of us are driving less, we may have questions about car insurance, such as whether there are any discounts that may be available. Below, review some of the most frequently asked questions policyholders have because of […]

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting restrictions have forced many businesses to allow employees to work from home. The longer these restrictions are in place, the more employers may adopt remote work and continue to allow working from home after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, according to Global Workplace Analytics. Working from home may be an important […]

Have questions about business interruption insurance claims? Watch this free webinar presented by a group of Pennsylvania attorneys, including Schmidt Kramer partner Scott Cooper. The attorneys discuss what has been happening with these claims over the past few months. The webinar was for the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association. You may have heard reports in […]

We are pleased to announce that on this date in 1980, Charles E. Schmidt, Jr. founded The Law Offices of Charles E. Schmidt Jr, which would later become Schmidt Kramer. Since that time, Chuck has overseen the growth of the firm from a single member to more than 20 employees, which have helped to recover […]

Auto insurance companies have become very creative with their advertising. These companies are trying to build trust with policyholders and convince them insurers are on their side when victims need them. However, it is very important to remember insurance companies are businesses. They need to make money, otherwise they cannot continue operating. Insurance adjusters and […]

A group of attorneys has filed a petition with Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court asking for the justices to use their King’s Bench powers to get involved in a dispute between a Pittsburgh restaurant owner and his insurance company over a business interruption insurance claim. The restaurant owner is seeking compensation for losses caused by the statewide […]

Obtaining compensation from a business interruption insurance policy over losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic may be a challenge. The owner of Fringe Hair and Nail Salon, Ashley Kissel, is being represented by Schmidt Kramer partner Scott Cooper in a lawsuit over her denied claim. According to the denial letter Kissel received, there was no […]

Social Security Disability benefits are often vital to the financial health of those with severe disabilities. Delays in benefit payments or in the application process can be a big problem for recipients and applicants alike. It is reasonable to wonder how the pandemic we are going through could impact your application or benefit payments. Our […]