PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS BLOG

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have called for increased inspection into the use of blood thinner Coumadin in nursing homes. Following an exposé by The Washington Post and ProPublica, the CMS, the agency that regulates nursing homes, told health inspectors to watch for errors that lead to nursing home resident hospitalization or […]

Fiat Chrysler has decided to recall 1.4 million vehicles due to a cybersecurity flaw that could lead to a vehicle’s system being hacked. According to two security researchers, they tested a security hole in the Chrysler Jeep’s UConnect system and gained access to a vehicle through the entertainment system. They were able to cut the […]

Charles Schmidt, Gerry Kramer and Scott Cooper have been selected as 2015 Top Rated Lawyers in Personal Injury Law via The American Lawyer. The American Lawyer magazine and Martindale-Hubbell® have teamed up to present Top Rated Lawyers® in specific practice areas, including personal injury. The series features lawyers who have achieved an AV® Preeminent™ Peer […]

On July 24, 2015, partner Scott Cooper was invited as a guest speaker to the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges at the Hershey Hotel. Cooper, who has been a guest speaker at numerous legal events, presented and spoke on Pennsylvania uninsured and underinsured insurance issues. By law, Pennsylvanians must obtain several forms of auto […]

Following the death of two young children, Ikea is providing free repair kits for its Malm Drawers and chests. The pieces of furniture are not being recalled, the company is providing a kit that will include wall-anchoring hardware, restraints to prevent the furniture from tipping over, and instructions on using the kit to secure the […]

Schmidt Kramer is proud to announce that they have once again teamed up with the United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Foundation of Central PA for the 29th annual UCP/Schmidt Kramer golf tournament. Chuck Schmidt, partner and founder of Schmidt Kramer, will host the tournament along with Gerry Kramer and Scott Cooper, both of whom are also […]

Paxil and Prozac, two popular antidepressants, have been linked to a higher rate of birth defects, according to a new study. Conducted by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), researchers analyzed conflicting results from studies that were previously completed, as well as new data on more than 27,000 births. Was your child […]

On July 9, 2015, Honda Motor Co. announced that it would be recalling 4.5 million more cars across the globe to replace Takata airbags in the vehicles. Honda has been hit the hardest with recalls linked to the defective Takata airbags and the automaker has made several recall announcements over the past year. If you […]

Less than a month ago, the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Some law firms and lawyers are now questioning how this could affect personal injury cases. With the healthcare act solidified, more and more injured plaintiffs will have health insurance coverage. What this means, is that the medical […]

Drivers have been warned to not text and drive, and now they’re also being warned by AAA to not take selfies with their pets while behind the wheel. Drivers are opting to take Fido to run errands, go on a road trip or simply take their pet to the vet. In more than 700 surveys […]