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Some personal injury accidents cause fatal injuries – the victim may pass at the scene, on the way to the hospital or at the hospital a short time after arriving. However, there are also situations when the victim may not pass for days, weeks or months after the accident. The victim may die due to […]

People often need to rent a car after an accident while they wait for their regular vehicle to be repaired. People also like to rent cars for road trips – their regular vehicle may already have a lot of miles on it, or they may want to rent a larger vehicle for extra storage, among […]

As temperatures rise and we get deeper into summer, more and more people will be jumping into swimming pools to cool off and have fun. Unfortunately, fun at the swimming pool can be quickly cut short when an accident occurs. Sometimes these accidents could have avoided, which means the owner of the pool/property could be […]

Congratulations to Schmidt Kramer partner Scott Cooper on being included in the 2022 Law Power 100, a list created by City & State Pennsylvania. The list consists of 100 attorneys, federal prosecutors, bar association leaders, deans of law schools, defense lawyers and public interest lawyers who are helping shape the direction of Pennsylvania legally, politically […]

Sometimes car insurance companies give crash victims a deadline for accepting a settlement offer. There are other times when the insurance company expects a decision within a reasonable amount of time. No matter what the insurance company says about when you need to decide, the key is to be patient. You should always review settlement […]

While high gas prices may lead to more people flying to their vacation destination, many people will still be hitting the road this summer. While many people will safely reach their destination, others could end up in dangerous collisions that could lead to significant property damage and injury. Many people you share the road with […]

Some Social Security Disability claims are denied before claims examiners determine whether an applicant has a disability. Some of these claims receive a technical denial while others receive an informal denial. Informal and technical denials can happen after an application is filed or during the appeal process. While there are similarities between technical and informal […]

Most personal injury cases are resolved through a settlement between the injured victim and the liable insurance company. These settlements are reached through negotiation between the injured victim’s attorney and representatives of the liable insurance company. Negotiations typically start after the injured victim’s attorney sends a demand letter to the insurance company. Below, we discuss […]

The June 2022 edition of Schmidt Kramer’s newsletter is live on our website. Learn more about what has been happening at our firm over the past few months. Seven of our attorneys were selected for inclusion in 2022 Super Lawyers, including partners Chuck Schmidt, Gerry Kramer and Scott Cooper. Jessica Mitchell presented at the National […]

Car insurance companies tell crash victims a lot of things about their claims and the legal process. The thing to remember is the insurance company has its own interests and they do not align with yours. The things they are telling you are meant to serve their interests. When an insurance company representative tells you […]