PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS BLOG

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and police agencies across the state have joined forces this month as part of the statewide Click it or Ticket initiative. From May 16th to June 5th, Pennsylvania police will conduct mobilized enforcement activities related to seatbelt safety, which will include Traffic Enforcement Zones and an increased patrol presence […]

A recent court ruling on whether unborn twins experienced pain before their death has left the final decision up to the jury. Lawyers are now asserting that this type of claim could be actionable in the future. Schmidt Kramer partner Scott Cooper said in a statement to The Legal Intelligencer that the decision will likely […]

Schmidt Kramer Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that six of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2016 list of Super Lawyers. Chuck Schmidt, Gerry Kramer, Scott Cooper and Michael Kosik were selected for the 2016 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list in the general plaintiff personal injury category. Daryl Christopher was also selected […]

Schmidt Kramer is excited to announce the schedule for the 30th annual UCP/Schmidt Kramer golf tournament on Aug. 1, 2016 has been released. Now in its 30th year, the team at Schmidt Kramer is excited to once again participate in great golf at a great course and for a great cause. Click here to view […]

With numerous collisions involving motorcycles on Pennsylvania highways, the state’s governor declared May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to ensure proper motorcycle training, reduce fatalities and provide motorists with safe driving tips when sharing the road with motorcyclists. In 2015, at least 3,400 motorcycle collisions were reported, along with 179 deaths. The number of fatalities […]

In a recent study, Pennsylvania was ranked number seven on the list of most dangerous states for drunk driving. Ranked first was North Dakota, followed by Montana, Idaho, Wisconsin, South Carolina and South Dakota. The report, issued by CarInsuranceComparison.com, revealed Midwestern and Western states are the most dangerous for drunk driving. The study’s director suggested […]

Scott B. Cooper, of Schmidt Kramer, has once again been selected as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC). NADC is an organization dedicated to honoring attorneys who adhere to the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is to recognize lawyers who elevate the standards […]

New information released by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) shows traffic-related deaths in the commonwealth were the second lowest in 88 years. Because car wrecks can cause serious injuries, loss of life and extensive property damage, this information is good news for Pennsylvania residents concerned about highway safety. According to PennDOT’s statistics, the lowest […]

Based on his dedicated work regarding Pennsylvania’s law on joint and several liability, renowned trial lawyer Scott Cooper from the law offices of Schmidt Kramer was invited to speak at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s (PBI) “Joint and Several Liability in 2016” seminar. On March 18, 2016, with more than 100 attendees present, Mr. Cooper presented […]

Once again, it’s time for golf lovers of all ages and skill sets to register for the UCP/Schmidt Kramer Golf Tournament. The tournament is an annual charity golf outing sponsored by the Schmidt Kramer law firm, with proceeds benefiting the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation of Central PA. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the […]