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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 ...
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Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Seasonal Workers in PA?

The short answer to this question is yes, seasonal workers in PA are covered by workers' compensation. Seasonal workers have the same right to workers' compensation as a part or ...
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Hurt At Work? What That Means In Terms Of Workers’ Compensation

Virtually all employers in Pennsylvania offer employees workers' compensation and if you have been hurt at work, you need to know what to do next, how to file a claim ...
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Pennsylvania Statewide Average Weekly Wage for 2021

The Department of Labor & Industry announced in early January that the statewide average weekly wage for injuries that occurred on and after January 1, 2021, is now $1,130.00 per ...

Settling A Workers’ Compensation Claim Can Mean Giving Up Lifetime Benefits

Settling a workers' compensation claim, may mean giving up lifetime benefits. That is why it is best to discuss your case with an experienced workers' compensation attorney at Melaragno, Placidi ...

Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania

Although most Pennsylvania workers know what workers' compensation is and what it does, not everyone is familiar with the history of this form of compensation for those injured on the ...

Workers’ Compensation Overview and Penalties

Workers’ compensation is available to most workers in Pennsylvania. Most employers are mandated to offer workers’ compensation. Filing for workers’ compensation is not always a smooth process. Sometimes, things go ...

Work Injury Accidents in Erie, Pennsylvania

Most days you get up and go to work, figuring it is going to be a regular day. However, one day, the scaffolding you were up on collapses and you ...