PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS BLOG

Families for Better Care, which works to create awareness about conditions in our nation’s nursing homes, recently released a report grading the quality of nursing home care in each state and Pennsylvania received an F. In fact, 16 of Pennsylvania’s nursing homes are among the worst in the nation, according to this report. These facilities […]

On Wednesday, June 26th, Schmidt Kramer once again held our annual firm outing at the Harrisburg Senators Baseball game. We enjoyed watching the game between the Harrisburg Senators and the Akron Rubberducks at FNB Field on City Island. The event also celebrated Wet Nose Wednesday, where attendees were encouraged to bring their dogs to the […]

A new proposal that would ban the use of hand-held devices while behind the wheel is awaiting a full vote by Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives. Below, you can learn what this legislation means for Pennsylvania drivers and how it could help if you are injured in a car accident caused by a driver who was […]

We are excited to announce partner Scott Cooper has been named 2019 Power Player of the Year by The Legal Intelligencer. Cooper’s selection was noted in the June 2019 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, which reveals the winners of the 2019 Professional Excellence Awards. The goal of giving out these awards is to highlight attorneys […]

Today, too many people share the personal details of their daily lives with the world through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. While you may use social media to keep up with friends and family, after being injured in an accident, you must be extremely careful regarding the information you share. This […]

Schmidt Kramer is pleased to announce that our law firm is a recipient of the US Business News’ Legal Elite Awards 2019. We are honored to be the Leading Legal Mind in Motor Accident & Insurance Law for the state of Pennsylvania this year. The Legal Elite Awards celebrate the skill and dedication of firms, […]

For years, the federal government has kept hidden the names of hundreds of nursing homes nationwide still being cited by inspectors for consistent substandard care. This all changed on Monday when Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senators Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey publicly released a national list of these facilities as part of an ongoing investigation into […]

Many nursing homes nationwide are short on staff, leaving residents to unable to see a nurse or caretaker as frequently as they should, according to new federal data analyzed by Kaiser Health News. The records reveal ongoing and insufficient staffing levels, especially during the weekends. A typical facility on its worst-staffed days takes care of […]

Due to an auto insurance loophole, a completely innocent driver may be liable for damages caused by the at-fault driver after an accident. This was the case for a York County woman who was involved in an accident with a DoorDash delivery driver in April of this year. Despite the delivery driver pleading guilty to […]

In the state of Pennsylvania, not all car accidents must be reported at the time of the collision. Even so, there are legal requirements for accident reporting, and filing an accident report is to your benefit. Learn when to file an accident report after a car crash and why it is to your advantage. Our […]