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Challenges of Repetitive Stress Workers’ Compensation Claims

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Manufacturing workers do a lot of repetitive motions each day and this could increase their risk of suffering an injury. These workers may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, but it can be tough to prove a connection between their injury and their work. This is because their injury was not caused by one specific […]

Schmidt Kramer Collecting Toys for Toys for Tots

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Schmidt Kramer will once again be collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots to help underprivileged children this Holiday season. Our campaign will run from today, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 through Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. Anyone who drops off a toy donation at our office will receive a Schmidt Kramer mug filled with Hershey’s kisses. Our […]

Injury Compensation If You Were Not Wearing Your Seat Belt

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Pennsylvania requires all drivers and passengers in the front seat to buckle up. This is why victims of car accidents who were not wearing their seat belts at the time of an accident may be unsure if they can still pursue injury compensation. Each case is unique, so our Harrisburg car accident attorneys cannot determine […]

As Nationwide Traffic Deaths Decrease, Pennsylvania Traffic Deaths Have Increased

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The newly-released report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows traffic deaths have gone down across the country. Unfortunately, pedestrian deaths have reached an alarming level, and traffic deaths here in Pennsylvania are on the rise. There were 1,190 traffic deaths in 2018, a 4.7 percent increase compared to 2017. However, last year’s […]

WellSpan York Hospital Failed to Comply with State Law in Reporting Patient Who Died in August

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In August, WellSpan York Hospital did not report a patient’s death within 24 hours of it happening, which is a violation of Pennsylvania’s Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Act. The patient care inspection report from the Pennsylvania Department of Health says no one helped the patient for more than an hour. The patient […]

How Are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated in a Personal Injury Case?

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After an accident, a victim may experience physical pain, emotional distress or psychological trauma due to his or her injury. While a personal injury insurance claim can help compensate you for any medical expenses and lost wages, you can only obtain compensation for pain and suffering by filing a lawsuit against the at-fault party. However, […]

Pennsylvania Courts Continue to Side with Insureds in UM/UIM Coverage Stacking Disputes

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In the wake of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Gallagher v. Geico in January, in recent months state courts have made rulings in favor of insureds in disputes about stacking underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM). January’s ruling stated an insured motorist should not be denied the ability to stack his or her […]

How to Lower the Risk of Injury in a Manufacturing Job

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There are a lot of manufacturing workers in Pennsylvania, and that means a lot of people may be at risk for an injury in a manufacturing plant. While there is no way to completely protect yourself from injury, there are steps you can take that may help lower the risk. If you suffer an injury […]

Are Farmers Covered by Workers’ Compensation?

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Some farm workers are not covered by Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system. However, there is a lot of confusion about this issue that often leads injured farm workers to not report an injury, even though they may be eligible for benefits. It is recommended that you discuss the situation with a licensed attorney. Medical bills from […]

Attorney Jessica Mitchell and Her Family Took Part in Alzheimer’s Walk, Helped Raise Over $5,000

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On Saturday, Schmidt Kramer attorney Jessica Mitchell and her family participated in the 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Johnstown, PA. With the generous support of her family and friends, Jessica was able to raise $880 toward Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Her fundraising team was also able to raise a total of $5,193, exceeding […]

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$100,000.00 Workers' Compensation

Was able to settle a complex workers’ comp case in 4 months; client signed up in January 2021 and the settlement check was received in May 2021. Client from Harrisburg, PA

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$125,000.00 Personal Injury

An 18-year-old girl was attacked by a German Shepherd dog; she suffered abrasions and lacerations on her neck, arm, and thigh. Client from Elizabethtown, PA

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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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$250,000.00 Auto Accidents

Mike Kosik successfully pursued an under insured motorist case against State Farm. After reaching a settlement with the driver responsible for the accident, a claim for under insured motorist benefits was pursued against the clients own insurance policy. The claim was pursued because the other driver was under insured and the client were not fully compensated. State Farm refused to settle and after suit was filed removed the case to the Federal Middle District of Pennsylvania. State Farm made several small offers of settlement which were rejected by the clients and the case proceeded to trial. The jury rejected State Farm’s position and awarded $250,000 against State Farm which the court molded to $150,000 based on the previous settlement.

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$40,797.89 Auto Accidents

Scott Cooper's client was injured in a car accident in Dauphin County, just outside Hershey, in 2010. A lawsuit was filed and the other driver's insurance company's highest offer was $15,000. In September 2013 the case went to a trial by arbitration. After the arbitration, Scott's client was awarded $40,797.89, over $25,000 more than the highest pre-trial offer.

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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.