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Both Sides See Wins in Pa.’s Proposal to Allow Coordination of ‘Tag-Along’ Lawsuits

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The Civil Procedural Rules Committee is considering amending the rules to streamline cases dealing with similar facts and legal issues. Both Plaintiff and Defense Attorneys Express Support for Proposed Amendments to PA Civil Procedural Rules As the Pennsylvania Supreme Court considers enacting changes to how cases across multiple jurisdictions in the state are coordinated, both […]

How Do Injury Claims Work for Multi-Vehicle Crashes in Pennsylvania?

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Fender benders and other types of car crashes are already upsetting and stressful, but when you get injured in a multi-vehicle crash, it becomes a legal nightmare. When three, four, or even more vehicles collide, determining who’s responsible becomes incredibly complex. Insurance companies point fingers at each other while you’re left dealing with injuries, medical […]

What to Expect in a Free Case Review With a Personal Injury Lawyer

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Personal injuries can cost you thousands of dollars or more in initial medical costs and follow-up care, but few people have that kind of money laying around. When injuries result from the negligence of others, you may be eligible to seek compensation against their insurance. A free consultation with an injury lawyer helps you understand […]

Celebrating Gerard C. Kramer’s 2025 Super Lawyers® Recognition

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Congratulations to our partner, Gerard C. Kramer, on his selection as a 2025 Super Lawyer®! Gerard’s recognition as a top-rated personal injury attorney in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, reflects his unwavering dedication to our clients and the legal profession. This marks an incredible milestone—Gerard has earned this prestigious honor every year since 2010. Gerard’s Commitment to Legal […]

Do Pedestrians Always Have the Right-of-Way When Crossing the Street in PA?

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The general assumption is that pedestrians always have the right of way over drivers when crossing the street. While drivers have a greater duty of care to prevent harm to residents, this does not release pedestrians from liability if they are partially responsible for the incident, such as by darting out into the road without […]

August Newsletter 2025 – Community News and Law Firm Updates!

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Our firm is excited to share what we have been up to these past few months and some cool opportunities to be involved with our Harrisburg community! Prestigious Legal Awards and Recognition Our firm’s legal team has been recognized for multiple awards for 2025. Here are are a few of those awards and honors: Partner […]

Partner Scott Cooper Presents at PBI Personal Injury Primer Plus 2025

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Congratulations to Schmidt Kramer partner Scott Cooper on his recent speaking opportunity at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Personal (PBI) Injury Primer Plus 2025 in Philadelphia! What Is the PBI’s Personal Injury Primer and How Do Attorneys Benefit? The Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s (PBI) offers educational opportunities for lawyers to “raise the bar” on their legal skills […]

New Pennsylvania Distracted Driving Laws in 2025: What You Need to Know

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Pennsylvania has implemented a new hands-free driving law that applies to all drivers, a critical law designed to decrease the risk of car accidents due to distracted driving. Table of Contents What Is Paul Miller’s Law and When Does it Go Into Effect? What Happens If I Get Caught Using My Phone While Driving in […]

Daryl Christopher Receives Prestigious Douglas Award From PA Assoc for Justice

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We are excited to share that on July 10, 2025, the Pennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ) honored Daryl E. Christopher, partner at Schmidt Kramer, P.C., with the esteemed George F. Douglas Jr. Amicus Curiae Award! This prestigious award recognizes Daryl’s outstanding contributions to appellate advocacy and his unwavering commitment to justice for injured Pennsylvanians. The […]

Why Do Most Car Crashes Happen Closer to Home in Harrisburg?

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Busy highways pose a lot of dangers for drivers commuting every day in heavy traffic, but it may surprise you to learn that many crashes also happen on familiar roads where Harrisburg drivers least expect them. Table of Contents Is Driving Near Your Home More Dangerous Than Highway Driving in Harrisburg? How Does Distracted Driving […]

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$215,000.00 Personal Injury

Attorney Gerry Kramer won a $215,000.00 personal injury action on behalf of a drunk driving victim in York County. The victim was a 56-year-old man who was struck by drunk driver in Lancaster County, PA. He suffered a subdural hematoma which resulted in severe headaches.

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$250,000.00 Auto Accidents

Scott Cooper recently settled a claim involving a life insurance policy benefit. After his client's family member was tragically killed in a car accident caused by another person south of Harrisburg, a claim was presented for the life insurance policy of the deceased relative. The insurance company denied the claim and Scott represented the family member and pursued the denial by arguing that the company was wrong for denying the claim. After elaborating on the Pennsylvania case law and authority the insurance company immediately reversed its denial and has paid the $250,000 policy claim.

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$0.00 Social Security Disability

An administrative law judge awarded Social Security benefits to a 45-year-old man suffering from severe COPD, obstructive sleep apnea, and pulmonary hypertension. He required the use of oxygen around the clock due to his severe respiratory problems.

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$4,034,000.00 Personal Injury

Yesterday a Judge in Union County (Lewisburg, PA) awarded a couple from New Berlin, Pennsylvania, over $4,000,000 because the husband was shot while turkey hunting. You might ask yourself, how does a turkey hunting accident end up with that type of verdict? In order to understand the verdict you would have to know our clients. They are good people who had their life wrecked. Plus, you would have to know the defendant, who should not have been hunting with a gun because he was prohibited after a previous criminal conviction. It is a good verdict, because the Judge was able to do two things with his decision. First, he communicated to two very good people that their losses were something that those of us on the outside could appreciate and value. Mike Hobbins (our client) is a 51 year old guy who lost his sight because a convicted felon --who should not have even possessed a gun-- went hunting illegally, and broke with impunity the most fundamental rule in hunting: identify your target before you pull the trigger. The Judge accepted the financial loss Mr. Hobbins' suffered, but listened closely to the evidence of less tangible losses. When Mike broke down on the stand, because his daughter would end up walking him down the aisle at her wedding, as opposed to how it was supposed to go, the Judge was listening. When Mike could not keep it together, because of how emasculating it was for him not to be able to provide financially for his family, the Judge was listening. It was facts like these that the Judge cited to support the $2,000,000 award for non-economic damages. Second, the Judge wanted to send a message. Union County is a hunting county. Many of the residents hunt there, and people from outside the area come to Union County to hunt. It was my impression, from the Judge's statements as he rendered his decision, that he wanted to send a message to the people in Union County to protect them in their sport. The rules in place to restrict people convicted of crimes not to have a gun are not to be broken. Hunting is serious and you have to identify your target before you shoot. When you turn your back on the rules that are set to provide safety in a sport, you risk being an example. Here, the $1,000,000 punitive damage award sends that message loud and clear. When it really comes down to brass tacks, the right action was taken against a Defendant who may never truly appreciate what kind of impact his reckless choices caused. At Schmidt Kramer, we are injury lawyers. That means we work with people who were hurt in car accidents, who were hurt by the neglect of nursing homes, or those that were seriously injured because of the reckless, thoughtless acts of others. If you or a loved one have been injured in Pennsylvania, we may be able to help. While the verdict yesterday is not one that is representative of every case we do, it does show that serious and dedicated representation can bring good results. Joe Chapman January 18, 2013

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$425,000.00 Personal Injury

A Schmidt Kramer medical malpractice attorney was successful in obtaining a contested arbitration award of $425,000 in a Dauphin County medical malpractice case against Pinnacle Health Cardiovascular Institute on behalf of a Daniel Kitner, a 90-year-old client. The Plaintiff in the case was his wife’s caretaker as she suffered from Parkinson’s disease. In order to be better able to help her, Mr. Kitner agreed to undergo a total knee replacement. As part of getting clearance for the knee surgery, Mr. Kitner’s family doctor sent Mr. Kitner to Pinnacle CVI for a stress test. Following the stress test, a Pinnacle Physicians Assistant ordered a Holter monitor test because she says some minor abnormalities on the stress test. She did not consult and cardiologist, did not tell the family doctor she ordered the test, and led the family to believe the Holter tests would be reported to the family doctor before Mr. Kitner’s surgery. The Holter test results came back 2 days before the surgery and showed Mr. Kitner had previously undiscovered Atrial Fibrillation. Atrial Fibrillation is a malignant arrhythmia of the heart which has an 8 times greater risk of causing a stroke than found in normal patients. However, if the Afib is known, the patient will be prescribed an anticoagulant which reduces the likelihood of stroke from AFib by 87%. Mr. Kitner’s new finding of Atrial Fibrillation was NOT reported to Mr. Kitner’s family doctor before surgery. Within 20 hours of his surgery Mr. Kitner suffered a massive stroke, leaving him paralyzed on one side of his body and completely unable to talk. The practice claimed they had no duty to report the findings before surgery, and even if they were reported the Afib the result would be the same. The Arbitrator who acts in the same capacity as a jury found our attorney’s presentation of the facts more compelling and awarded $425,000 to Mr. Kitner despite his advanced age. The success rate for Plaintiff’s in litigated cases in Dauphin County is under 10%. Schmidt Kramer is proud to be able to help folks like the Kitners in exposing errors in the health care system and obtaining compensation for those mistakes. If you believe that you or a loved one have been injured by sub-standard care at a Pennsylvania Hospital or Central PA nursing home, call a Pennsylvania nursing home lawyer at Schmidt Kramer. Call us at (717) 727-2089 if you are local to Harrisburg, or call us toll-free at 1-888-476-0807.

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One of the best decisions I ever made was choosing Schmidt-Kramer as my personal injury representative. I was given Scott Cooper's name through a family member shortly after my accident in July of 2024. After contacting the Schmidt-Kramer office, Scott came out and visited me in the hospital the very next day. From the very beginning, he was compassionate, upfront, and honest. He ALWAYS responded to my calls, texts, and/or e-mails in a timely manner and kept me up to date on developments in my case. I am very pleased with the outcome and highly recommend this law firm.
Very caring and compassionate
Debra Zervanos
Gerry and his team were very caring and compassionate. Gerry was always very responsive to me whether it be phone calls or emails. He kept me updated every single step of the way. His team and himself worked tirelessly to get me the best possible outcome to my situation. He was able to wrap everything up within two years with a nice bow on it. I will forever be grateful and will recommend him to everyone.
Dakota Cravener
Solid, trustworthy and lucky to have on your side! Dennis Kergick represented me and I was very impressed. Finally a down to earth and easy to talk to attorney . When the time came he was a junk yard dog and I could see the opposing counsel was intimidated. All while maintaining a professional level of respect and courtesy. Would recommend to friends and family. Keep up the good work!!
It’s hard to believe it’s been four years already, but I’m still deeply thankful for my experience with Dennis. Now living in Illinois, I’ve had some similar encounters, and people here are often surprised — and even a bit shocked — when they hear my story. They always end up admitting just how good Dennis truly was. It’s something I didn’t fully realize at the time, but the more I share, the more it’s confirmed to me. God bless, and thank you I came back stronger than ever.