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Holidays May Mean a Road Trip, and Here’s How to Stay Safe
Driving in Pennsylvania can be relaxing or challenging, depending on the weather, the distance, how distracted you may be, or the reason you are on the road. If it's the ...
Car Accidents
What to Know About Pennsylvania Car Accident Laws
Pennsylvania has more than nine million licensed drivers and over four million registered vehicles. At peak hours and times of the day, certain roadways and highways contain higher volumes of ...
Distracted Driving A Growing Trend In Pennsylvania
The law in Pennsylvania states that texting while driving is illegal. However, that does not stop many people, young or older alike from doing so. Distracted driving accidents are a ...
Depositions in a Car Accident in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania car accidents can be frightening and disorienting. You likely have many questions like, What happens next? What about my medical bills? Can I file a lawsuit? Should I hire ...
Are Passengers Ever Liable For A Car Accident?
When we think of a car accident, we usually assume it is the other driver that caused the crash, or in other cases, both drivers were at fault to a ...
Tips For Avoiding Hydroplaning
There is nothing worse than suddenly losing control of your vehicle. Hydroplaning is frightening and common. Hydroplaning, also called aquaplaning, is when vehicle tires try to deal with more water ...
Statute of Limitations in Motorcycle Accident Cases
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident in Pennsylvania then you need to know what the time limit is to file a lawsuit. The statute of limitation provides ...
How Can You Prepare For A Car Accident?
The last thing anyone wants is to be involved in a car accident. An accident can derail your life and result in a financially and emotionally upsetting chain of events. ...
Work Injury And Workers’ Compensation Basics
Getting hurt is not a scenario you imagine on the way to work. However, work injuries are common across all industries. At Melaragno, Placidi & Parini, we get many questions ...
Can You Be Arrested For A DUI in Pennsylvania For Taking Medication?
Yes, you can be arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or a DUID in Pennsylvania if you were taking medication and are found to be driving while impaired ...
Is A DUI Considered To Be A Felony In Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, a DUI may be considered a felony charge. In short, sometimes, a DUI may be charged as a felony. You may be charged with a felony DUI when ...
Truck Accidents Are Not The Same As Passenger Vehicle Accidents
Being involved in a truck accident is devastating, and due to the size differential between a big rig and a passenger vehicle, the outcome of such a crash is either ...