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It makes sense that crashes increase during holiday periods because the traffic volume on state highways and byways goes up

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 ...
Pennsylvania laws outline the rights and duties of each form of travel. However, car accidents still happen between two or more vehicles, automobiles and pedestrians, and motors and cyclists.

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 ...

Pennsylvania Drunk Driving Accident Statistics

Those who choose to get behind the wheel of a vehicle while intoxicated are not only taking their own lives in their hands, but are putting the lives of other ...

What Should You Consider Before Filing Bankruptcy?

The most important thing to consider before filing for bankruptcy is first determine whether or not you even need to file. The lawyers at Melaragno, Placidi & Parini can help ...

Big Trucks on Pennsylvania Highways Often Result in Fatal Accidents

Large trucks are involved in five percent of Pennsylvania vehicle crashes. In 2017, 2,860 people were injured in a heavy truck accident. That figure represents at least 6,000 wrecks on ...

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Is All Year Round

Although most bikers and motorcycle aficionados know that May was officially Motorcycle Awareness Month, the fact is that motorcycle safety awareness is a year round concern. The main thrust behind ...

What Happens When You Declare Bankruptcy in Pennsylvania?

Before filing for bankruptcy in Pennsylvania, a number of things need to be considered. It is not something that someone can do if they can no longer keep up with ...

Do I Need A Lawyer to File Bankruptcy?

We get asked this question a lot. And the answer is while you can attempt to do it yourself, the outcome is not going to be as successful as when ...

Which Is Better A Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

At our law firm we often get asked this question: What is better a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13? As with many legal questions, the answer to which is better ...

Driving Safety Tips

During any time of the year, but especially during the COVID-19 crisis, driving safely is important. While the roads across the nation are empty, many drivers chose to be more ...

Summer Safety Tips for Motorcycle Enthusiasts

Summer is in the air. Riding a motorcycle in the open air and taking in the amazing scenery is something most bikers love. These incentives, while tempting and enjoyable, can ...

Is Bankruptcy Right For You If You’ve Been Laid Off?

Many people ask, is bankruptcy right for me when I have been laid off. The answer to this question depends on the circumstances of your case. However, this question, is ...