PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS BLOG

Contrary to popular belief, adverse weather conditions are not responsible for the majority of auto accidents in Pennsylvania. While snow, ice, sleet or heavy rains can all contribute to traffic accidents, there are other factors that are not weather-related that greatly increase the odds of a motorist being involved in a crash. Both aggressive driving […]

According to the results of an annual study released last month by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the number of automobile accidents caused directly by reckless driving habits is on the rise. A shocking 87 percent of the of the nearly 2,500 drivers who participated in the survey admitted to their own unsafe driving […]

In a remarkable feat, two esteemed attorneys from the Law Offices of Schmidt Kramer have received the distinguished honor of Lawyer of the Year, while five attorneys received recognition as one of Central Pennsylvania’s Best Lawyers® of 2016. The list of Central Pennsylvania’s Lawyers of the Year and Best Lawyers includes attorneys whose skills and […]

In addition to its insulin pumps and hip implants, healthcare manufacturer Johnson & Johnson has made headlines once again for producing and distributing yet another product that may be harmful to consumers. Recently, a jury in Missouri determined that one of Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder products caused the cancer-related death of a local woman. […]

While it is difficult to think about, fatal school bus accidents due occur. Unfortunately, two Pennsylvania women have already lost their lives this year due to school bus accidents. Between 2010 and 2014, a total of 3,966 accidents involving school buses took place across the state of Pennsylvania. Of these accidents, eighteen people lost their […]

In a recent exposé, ABC 27 investigated some disturbing incidents of nursing home abuse and neglect at several Golden Living nursing facilities in Central Pennsylvania. Last summer, Attorney General Kathleen Kane filed a lawsuit against several facilities owned and operated by Golden Living Centers. The facilities were located in Cumberland and Dauphin counties. However, after […]

Pennsylvania highways were shuttered to a stop for the second time in less than a week thanks to a number of multi-vehicle accidents. The accidents occurred just days after winter weather caused a massive pileup on Interstate 81 on Saturday involving more than 60 vehicles. I-81 Pileup Freezing rain and icy conditions caused an 11 […]

Sixty vehicles, including tractor trailers and personal cars, were involved in a massive pileup on Interstate 78 in Bethel Township on Saturday, Feb. 13. A sudden snow squall moving across the highway caused the deadly crash that killed three and injured 73 people. Witnesses and those involved in the accident reported clear driving conditions before […]

The Takata airbag recall is still growing; Honda recently announced that it is recalling another 2.2 million vehicles to fix the airbag issue. That’s not all — Honda expects to recall another 341,000 vehicles due to an unrelated airbag malfunction. To date, Honda and their luxury brand, Acura, have recalled 8.51 million automobiles — more […]

According to a study published in The Journal of Accident Analysis & Prevention, individuals who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are more likely to display incidents of “road rage” when driving. Such aggressive behavior while behind the wheel of a vehicle can lead to car accidents, property damage, and severe injuries to motorists. […]