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What Exactly Is a Head-On Collision? A head-on collision occurs when the fronts of two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collide. The combined speed and force of the vehicles can make these crashes especially dangerous, causing severe or fatal injuries even when the vehicles do not appear heavily damaged. After a head-on collision, you may […]

Do I Still Have an Injury Claim if the Driver Flees the Scene? Yes. You may still have a claim in Pennsylvania, depending on the specific circumstances of your case and which insurance applies. Your first-party medical benefits may cover eligible hospital bills regardless of fault. If you purchased uninsured motorist coverage and meet the […]

Disasters around the world always make us pause, but when earthquakes struck Colombia recently, the commitment to help took on a deeper and more personal meaning for one member of our team. Claudia, who was born in Cali and still has family and lifelong friends in Colombia, shared the impact the earthquakes were having on […]

What Compensation Can I Recover After a Dog Bite in Pennsylvania? A Pennsylvania dog bite claim may include medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, psychological harm, and permanent disfigurement. Under the Pennsylvania Dog Law, the dog owner or keeper must pay the victim’s medical treatment costs resulting from the attack. Recovering […]

Schmidt Kramer Injury Lawyers is pleased to announce that four of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, and one has been recognized as a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (2027 Edition). For the attorneys being recognized, this honor carries particular significance because […]

Yes. If a pedestrian was struck by a car in Pennsylvania, they may have access to no-fault first-party benefits for medical expenses, regardless of who caused the crash. A pedestrian may also pursue compensation from the at-fault driver’s liability insurance. If the pedestrian shares some responsibility for the crash, comparative negligence can reduce the amount […]

What Makes a Dog Legally Dangerous Under Pennsylvania Law? A dog may be declared legally dangerous in Pennsylvania if it commits certain unprovoked acts defined in the state’s Dangerous Dog Law, such as seriously injuring a person, or severely injuring or killing another domestic animal off the owner’s property. While a dangerous dog designation may […]

What Are the Most Dangerous Jobs in Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania’s most dangerous jobs include construction workers, truck drivers, roofers, loggers, firefighters, police officers, warehouse workers, and manufacturing employees. These occupations often involve heavy equipment, hazardous conditions, repetitive physical demands, or a higher risk of serious workplace accidents. If you suffer a covered work-related injury in one […]

Does Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Cover Psychological Injuries? Yes. Pennsylvania workers’ compensation covers work-related psychological injuries including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Claims fall into three categories: physical-mental, mental-physical, and mental-mental. Mental-mental claims — where a psychological event causes a psychological injury — carry the highest burden of proof and require evidence of “abnormal working conditions.” For […]

What Does Malingering Mean in a Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Claim? In a Pennsylvania workers’ comp claim, malingering is an accusation, not a medical diagnosis, that an injured worker is deliberately faking or overstating symptoms to continue receiving benefits or avoid returning to work. Insurers and employers raise this accusation to challenge the legitimacy of a […]