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GERARD C. KRAMER – PARTNER

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About Gerard C. Kramer Practice Area: Personal Injury Gerard Kramer is a 1982 graduate of Ursinus College and a 1985 graduate of Penn State University’s Dickinson School of Law. Mr. Kramer has been admitted to practice law in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He is also admitted to the United States District Court for the […]

Despite Increase in 2020, Traffic Deaths in Pennsylvania Were Second Lowest on Record

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There was less traffic on the roads in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, this did not result in a decrease in traffic deaths. In fact, there were 70 more traffic fatalities in 2020 compared to 2019, according to statistics cited by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). That said, traffic fatalities in Pennsylvania […]

How Long Could It Take to Resolve a Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Claim?

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Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer to this question, as each claim is different. No two injuries are the same and people respond to treatment differently. It is also important to note employers have different insurance policies and employees can choose their own doctors so different doctors are involved. These are just some of the […]

Frequently Asked Questions about Workers’ Compensation Claims in Pennsylvania

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Many injured workers often have questions about how and when to file a workers’ compensation claim. They may be left unsure if their injuries qualify for any compensation benefits and the types of benefits they may be entitled. They might even have questions about when an employer is required to start paying benefits. If you […]

Did You Suffer Hearing Loss Due to 3M Earplugs? Compensation May be Available

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The first bellwether trial in the 3M earplug multidistrict litigation began last month in Florida. Bellwether trials are used to help both sides determine the likely outcome of other similar cases. If the plaintiffs are successful, it could be a step toward a settlement of other cases. As of April 15, 2021, the 3M multidistrict […]

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$250,000.00 Auto Accidents

Schmidt Kramer partner Gerard C. Kramer settled a car accident case in Lancaster County for $250,000. Attorney Kramer won the personal injury action on behalf of a 43-year-old woman who was a passenger in a motor vehicle which was struck by another vehicle in Lancaster County. The defendant ran a stop sign, colliding with the victim’s vehicle broadside. The plaintiff suffered multiple fractures and loss of vision in one eye. The $250,000.00 settlement represents the entire insurance limits available.

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$950,000.00 Auto Accidents

Partner Gerard C. Kramer won a $950,000.00 suit in Perry County for a motor vehicle accident. The personal injury action for a wrongful death was filed on behalf of a 19-year-old female killed in the accident. The victim was a passenger in a vehicle that left the roadway striking a fixed object.

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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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$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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$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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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.

GERARD C. KRAMER – PARTNER

Despite Increase in 2020, Traffic Deaths in Pennsylvania Were Second Lowest on Record

How Long Could It Take to Resolve a Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Claim?

Frequently Asked Questions about Workers’ Compensation Claims in Pennsylvania

Did You Suffer Hearing Loss Due to 3M Earplugs? Compensation May be Available

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