PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS BLOG

Schmidt Kramer will once again be collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots to help underprivileged children this Holiday season. Our campaign will run from today, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 through Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. Anyone who drops off a toy donation at our office will receive a Schmidt Kramer mug filled with Hershey’s kisses. Our […]

Pennsylvania requires all drivers and passengers in the front seat to buckle up. This is why victims of car accidents who were not wearing their seat belts at the time of an accident may be unsure if they can still pursue injury compensation. Each case is unique, so our Harrisburg car accident attorneys cannot determine […]

The newly-released report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows traffic deaths have gone down across the country. Unfortunately, pedestrian deaths have reached an alarming level, and traffic deaths here in Pennsylvania are on the rise. There were 1,190 traffic deaths in 2018, a 4.7 percent increase compared to 2017. However, last year’s […]

In August, WellSpan York Hospital did not report a patient’s death within 24 hours of it happening, which is a violation of Pennsylvania’s Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Act. The patient care inspection report from the Pennsylvania Department of Health says no one helped the patient for more than an hour. The patient […]

After an accident, a victim may experience physical pain, emotional distress or psychological trauma due to his or her injury. While a personal injury insurance claim can help compensate you for any medical expenses and lost wages, you can only obtain compensation for pain and suffering by filing a lawsuit against the at-fault party. However, […]

In the wake of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Gallagher v. Geico in January, in recent months state courts have made rulings in favor of insureds in disputes about stacking underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM). January’s ruling stated an insured motorist should not be denied the ability to stack his or her […]

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 […]