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Seeking Another Opinion About the Severity of Your Car Accident Injuries

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People often seek a second opinion about a cancer diagnosis or a diagnosis of many other serious or life-threatening injuries. However, when an injury results from a car crash, people tend to make a lot of bad decisions afterward. Sometimes people do not seek medical treatment right away, if at all – accident victims have […]

Could Social Media Posts Hurt Your Social Security Disability Claim?

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When you submit an application for disability benefits to the Social Security Administration (SSA), they carefully review all of your information to determine if you qualify for benefits. They are looking for anything that may discredit you or your claims about the severity of your disability. The SSA may even start looking at your social […]

Can You Change Lawyers in the Middle of an Injury Claim?

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One of the most important decisions you need to make after suffering an injury caused by another’s negligence is who is going to represent you. Generally, those who hire attorneys recover more compensation compared to those who do not. However, you need an attorney who has experience with cases like yours and one who is […]

Scott Cooper, Dennis Kergick Elected to Positions in Dauphin County Bar Association

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Congratulations to Schmidt Kramer attorneys Scott Cooper (pictured left) and Dennis Kergick (pictured below). They were both elected to positions within the Dauphin County Bar Association (DCBA). The DCBA held its annual meeting on January 20 and elected partner Scott Cooper as President-elect. The DCBA also elected Dennis Kergick to serve as Secretary of the Young Lawyers […]

What if Your Injury Gets Worse After Agreeing to a Settlement in Harrisburg?

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The general rule is that once you agree to a settlement, you cannot pursue compensation from the same party you filed a claim against. This applies even if your injury gets worse than expected after agreeing to a settlement. Our experienced attorneys discuss how an injury could worsen after agreeing to a settlement and why […]

Can You Get a New Job and Continue Receiving Workers’ Comp?

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It is only natural to consider getting a new job after suffering a workplace injury. Returning to the same job is likely to bring up bad memories and you may even struggle to do your job because of stress and anxiety about what happened. However, if you can return to work in some capacity, but […]

Schmidt Kramer Supporting PA One Call Virtual Safety Day Conference to Help Excavators and Demolition Workers

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Schmidt Kramer is proud to announce our support for Pennsylvania One Call System’s Safety Day Conference, promoting safe and compliant digging and demolition work in the state. This event is free and is being held virtually for the first time due to COVID-19 in 2021 on the 21st of April. Our firm will be running […]

Can I Seek Compensation After a No-Contact Collision?

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No-contact car accidents are accidents where the at-fault driver’s vehicle never touches yours. The other driver’s actions caused you to crash into another vehicle or object. Sometimes the at-fault driver is unaware of the result of his or her actions and he or she simply drives away. Crash victims already have many questions about what […]

How Employers Could Legally Require Their Employees to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine

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Many health care providers and long-term care facilities are starting to receive the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines. However, almost half of the public remains hesitant about getting vaccinated, saying they probably or definitely will not get the COVID-19 vaccine even if it is free and deemed safe. As a result, many employers are considering […]

Liability for Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Accidents Caused by Snow or Ice

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While there are many causes for slip and fall accidents, many are the result of snow or ice, particularly outside a business or public building. For example, people may encounter snow or ice in the parking lot in front of a store. If injuries occur, the victim may be unsure if the property owner can […]

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$500,000.00 Auto Accidents

An uninsured motorist seriously injured a passenger in a car accident.

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$250,000.00 Auto Accidents

Sometimes the party who causes a tragic situation will recognize their responsibility, and other times they have to be shown. Charles E. Schmidt, Jr., recently brought a police department to the table and was successful in resolving a case for more than $250,000 to the benefit of his client. The police still admit nothing. But Mr. Schmidt's relentless pursuit of the case through the Court of Common Pleas, and then the Commonwealth Court, brought the case to a successful conclusion. The police department had argued that they were immune from any liability because their vehicle had never hit the vehicle in which the innocent by-stander sat. Mr. Schmidt countered with alleging the failure of the police officer pursuing a suspect to turn on his lights and his siren. If a police officer is going to exceed the speed limit, he must turn on his lights and sirens to warn innocent by-standers of danger. Many police departments across the country have decided not to continue police pursuits because of the danger to by-standards, and this particular police department may have had a policy which was similar. In any case, the innocent by-stander's family was able to successfully prosecute their case against the police department through their lawyer's work.

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$0.00 Personal Injury

A Schmidt Kramer lawyer recently reached a confidential settlement on behalf of the estate of an 80-year-old nursing home resident who died due to the negligence of the nursing home. The nursing home failed to monitor changes in the resident's condition and report it to the treating physician. This caused a severe internal injury which led to the resident being rushed to the hospital where he underwent emergency surgery that revealed even more injuries and damages. He ultimately was admitted to the hospital and died 2 months after the incident.

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$175,000.00 Auto Accidents

When the case was originally referred to him, the attorney referring it believed that the available UIM coverage was only $100,000. However, Scott realized that the insurance company did not comply with the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law when it obtained a rejection of stacking waiver. The insurance company admitted the mistake and then changed the policy to $200,000 available coverage. This allowed the client to recover even more monies than were originally thought to be available. Also, Scott amicably resolved the client's original third party case.

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$475,000.00 Auto Accidents

Schmidt Kramer injury lawyer and partner Scott Cooper recently settled a case where his client was seriously injured by an at-fault truck driver. The accident occurred in south Central Pennsylvania in a conservative venue. The other driver crossed the center line causing serious, substantial and significant injuries to the injured victim. The insurance carrier for the trucking company defended the case and the case was recently settled at mediation, prior to any lawsuit being filed, for $475.000. The initial offer was $200,000.

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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.