PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS BLOG

A homeowner in Manchester Township, York County was surprised when his insurance company denied his claim after a hail storm last year left behind significant damage. Joseph Nolte had an Erie Insurance Group adjuster check his roof for possible hail damage. He has been an Erie customer for 38 years and trusted their expertise. The […]

If your loved one died in a work-related accident, Pennsylvania law provides workers’ compensation death benefits for eligible dependents. These benefits can replace a portion of the decedent’s income to his or her surviving family members and help pay for medical, funeral and burial costs. If you would like assistance with your death benefit claim, […]

Truck drivers have a maximum number of hours they can remain on the road before taking a break in order to avoid driver fatigue or drowsiness. These hours of service regulations are in place to protect truck drivers and others on the road. Unfortunately, if these rules are violated and a collision does occur, you […]

If you were injured in an accident, your personal injury lawyer will work to collect evidence in your case. He or she will request accident reports and medical records. However, not all evidence is objective. Accident victims may have subjective damages for which they may be entitled to compensation, including pain and suffering. You are […]

Schmidt Kramer is proud to announce that Emily Harling of Harrisburg, PA is the recipient of The Schmidt Kramer Annual Scholarship for Academic Excellence. Ms. Harling is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA, where she maintains a 3.8 grade point average and was on the honor roll in […]

On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that household vehicle exclusions cannot prevent injured victims from recovering stacked coverage. Stacking coverage allows insurance purchasers to increase the amount of uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage by the number of vehicles in their insurance policy. In a 5-2 decision, the court determined that a household exclusion in […]

Before treatment is provided, medical professionals are required to give the patient information regarding the treatment’s risks. If a medical professional failed to obtain your informed consent before providing treatment that caused you harm, you may have a claim for medical malpractice. Our Harrisburg medical malpractice lawyers go over the basics of informed consent in […]

Slip and fall accidents have the potential to cause many different types of injuries from broken bones and fractures to sprained ankles and shoulder dislocations. However, certain falls may also result in head injuries, which can cause significant trauma resulting in expensive medical care and a lengthy recovery. Our Harrisburg slip and fall attorneys discuss […]

On Tuesday, Republican State Senator Lisa Baker was appointed majority chairwoman of the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee. This possibly marks the first time that majority leaders for the Senate and House judiciary committees are nonlawyers. Former trial attorney and retired Sen. Stewart Greenleaf previously headed the committee for over 30 years. This new year has […]

A special report published by PennLive last month examined the quality of nursing homes, revealing continued health and safety citations for facilities once owned by the Golden Living chain. Since then, the report has raised concerns over nursing home oversight, causing several senators to urge state and federal regulators to take more aggressive actions to […]