PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS BLOG

There are a lot of manufacturing workers in Pennsylvania, and that means a lot of people may be at risk for an injury in a manufacturing plant. While there is no way to completely protect yourself from injury, there are steps you can take that may help lower the risk. If you suffer an injury […]

Some farm workers are not covered by Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system. However, there is a lot of confusion about this issue that often leads injured farm workers to not report an injury, even though they may be eligible for benefits. It is recommended that you discuss the situation with a licensed attorney. Medical bills from […]

On Saturday, Schmidt Kramer attorney Jessica Mitchell and her family participated in the 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Johnstown, PA. With the generous support of her family and friends, Jessica was able to raise $880 toward Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Her fundraising team was also able to raise a total of $5,193, exceeding […]

Abbie Trone was recently selected to be YLD (Young Lawyer Division) Liaison for the Appellate Advocacy Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. The Appellate Advocacy Committee communicates between the bar and the state and federal bench on matters concerning the practice of appeals. The goal of the Committee is to promote cooperation between the judiciary and […]

Even after being approved for benefits, the Social Security Administration may review your condition to determine if you still meet the definition of disability. These are called Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) and there are certain things you should know about them. Our Harrisburg Social Security Disability attorneys welcome a chance to review your situation in […]

The family of a Pleasant Acres Nursing Home resident who died last December has filed a lawsuit against the facility. In the lawsuit the family claims staff members did not watch their mother properly. She needed to be monitored closely because she had dementia and other medical issues. The family cared deeply for their mother […]

Car insurance companies ask accident victims many questions. One common request they make is for the victim’s medical records. Below, learn more about why insurance companies want this information and what to do if you are asked for records after a car accident that injured you. Call our Harrisburg car accident lawyers today for a […]

Once people apply for Social Security Disability benefits there can be a lot of anxiety as they wait for a decision. People might not even know how they will be notified about whether they were approved or denied. Below, learn how applicants may be notified about a decision on benefits. If you have any questions […]

After the Department of Health investigated The Gardens at Blue Ridge here in Harrisburg, surveyors reported it did not comply with Federal Regulations. The facility did not: Protect its residents from accidents when a nurse assistant brought food into a resident’s room and spilled it on the resident, burning her. The CNA for whatever reason […]

Schmidt Kramer’s company volleyball team once again took part in the Dauphin County Bar Association summer league. This year they made it all the way to the semifinals. The team is pictured on the left and includes several members of our legal team, including: Abbie Trone, Jessica Mitchell, Dennis Kergick and Gerard Kramer. Our volleyball […]