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How Emotional Driving Greatly Increases the Risk of a Pennsylvania Crash
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Getting behind the wheel while you are feeling angry or upset is a bad idea. More than that, it is a dangerous distraction because it takes your focus off the road. In fact, multiple studies show that emotional driving greatly increases the risk of a crash. Schmidt Kramer discusses the intense emotions drivers may experience […]
Read MoreCrush Injuries After a Car Crash and Why They Are So Dangerous
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Crush injuries from a car crash are very common and can occur even in a seemingly minor collision. At first, victims may have no idea their injuries are severe. This is especially true if the damaged area involves a smaller body part, like a hand or leg. Complications from a crush injury, however, are extremely […]
Read MoreBroken Ribs From a Car Crash – What You Need to Know
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Broken ribs from a car crash are very common, but since there may not be visual evidence of an injury, some victims may think the pain is normal muscle soreness. Rib fractures, however, can quickly lead to life-threatening complications if not diagnosed and treated. Below, Schmidt Kramer talks more about broken rib injuries and the […]
Read MoreWhat If I Refuse Light-Duty Work While Getting Workers’ Compensation?
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If you suffered a work injury, doing your job may be impossible in the early weeks or months of your recovery. However, what if your employer pressures you to return to work sooner and even offers you a job your doctor clears you to do? If you refuse light-duty work, could you lose your benefits […]
Read MoreHow Overly Cautious Drivers Create a Serious Crash Risk
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Many people think being extra careful on the road makes them better drivers. However, what if you have crossed that fine line from driving safely to being too timid, nervous or overly cautious behind the wheel? At Schmidt Kramer, we understand there are valid reasons people may feel nervous or anxious when driving. Today, we […]
Read MoreHow Children Distract Drivers and Increase the Risk of a Crash
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Every parent can relate to the challenges of driving with children in the car. Even the best-behaved kids are bound to have moments when they are cranky, irritated, sick or out of sorts. But children in the back seat can distract drivers, which could quickly lead to a tragic outcome. At Schmidt Kramer, many members […]
Read MoreWhat is My Responsibility as an Injured Worker in Pennsylvania?
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After getting hurt on the job, trying to figure out how to file a workers’ comp claim is the last thing anyone wants to do. In that scenario, all anyone wants is to get the medical care they need as quickly as possible. This is why taking time to review and understand your responsibilities in […]
Read MoreWho is Liable if Following Too Closely Leads to a Crash in PA?
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We have all experienced those impatient drivers who tailgate to get you to go faster or move out of their way. These individuals may think there is no harm and that they are just gently pressuring you. However, following too closely to another vehicle is illegal and considered aggressive driving behavior. It could also lead […]
Read MoreScott Cooper on Pennsylvania UM/UIM Arguments Over Regular Use Exclusion
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard intense arguments this past Tuesday over the validity of regular use exclusions in certain UM/UIM policies. Should insurance companies be able to exclude this coverage on vehicles used regularly by policyholders if they do not own or insure them? The other question is whether regular use exclusions violate Pennsylvania’s Motor […]
Read MoreElectric Vehicles – Do They Pose a Higher Crash Risk?
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Electric vehicles have become a lot more popular over the past decade. People concerned about the environment appreciate that they put out fewer greenhouse gasses and pollutants than other vehicles. Consumers also believe electric vehicles to be safer, but could they actually pose a higher crash risk? From improved driving performance to lower fuel costs, […]
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