PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS BLOG

Driving around commercial trucks can often be dangerous. The risk of an accident increases around these vehicles that have much larger blind spots, cannot easily maneuver and take much longer to stop when compared to other vehicles on the roadway. Truck accidents often lead to significant injuries and fatalities due to the massive size of […]

In a personal injury claim, a duty of care is a legal obligation to take reasonable care to avoid causing harm to others. To recover compensation after an accident, you must prove the other party owed you a duty of care and breached its obligation by causing your injury. Our Harrisburg personal injury attorneys can […]

In cities across the U.S., e-scooters have been growing in popularity among travelers on the go. You can rent a dockless electronic scooter for a tiny fee and park them virtually anywhere you want, offering both flexibility and convenience. However as more people rent e-scooters, the greater the chance of injuries. Just this month, two people […]

To provide the right care for all patients, nursing homes must have enough staff. Unfortunately, many nursing homes in the U.S. are significantly understaffed. This shortfall creates a particularly tense work environment where nursing staff are overworked, underappreciated and expected to perform duties they are often not qualified or licensed to perform. Understaffed nursing homes […]

Driving at night can greatly impact your ability to drive safely. A person’s vision can become severely limited at night. Motorists may be temporarily blinded by the glare from another driver’s headlights. The ability to judge distances and depth perception are reduced. It is also difficult to distinguish color at night. Peripheral vision may also […]

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries to work in. If you have been harmed in a construction accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Construction accidents can cause serious and life-altering injuries. It may be in your best interest to contact a skilled attorney to help with your claims process and […]

Losing a loved one is never easy, especially when the loss is a result of someone else’s carelessness. When a person’s death is caused by the negligent actions of another person or entity, the surviving family members may be entitled to pursue a lawsuit seeking damages against the at-fault party. This type of lawsuit is […]

Schmidt Kramer is pleased to announce that five attorneys have been included in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. These five attorneys were selected for the category of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. The following Schmidt Kramer attorneys were named in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America: Daryl E. Christopher […]

On Monday August 6th, Schmidt Kramer hosted the Annual UCP/SchmidtKramer Golf Tournament at the Carlisle Country Club in Carlisle, Pa. This is the 32nd year in a row the firm has held this event. This year’s hosts were Chuck Schmidt, Gerry Kramer and Scott Cooper. Guests enjoyed a full day of food, fun and entertainment. […]

Many people take medications for ongoing medical conditions as well as to treat one-time events. These medications are intended to help the patient manage the condition. However, medication errors can occur that cause greater harm to the patient. A medication error can be a devastating experience, especially when you are on different types of medication […]