About John Melaragno
Attorney John Melaragno has been providing legal assistance to clients in Erie, Pennsylvania, since 1997. He specializes in representing individuals injured in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, and slip-and-fall incidents, achieving a remarkable success rate of over 99% in tried or settled cases, recovering more than $3.2 million for his clients over the past four years.
In addition to his personal injury practice, Attorney Melaragno was appointed to the Panel for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustees for the Western District of Pennsylvania on February 6, 2004. Since then, he has been actively serving as a Trustee, managing the administration of half of all Chapter 7 cases filed in the Western District of Pennsylvania, Erie Division, which covers Erie, Crawford, and Warren counties. Overseeing more than 6,000 cases since 2004, he utilizes his extensive experience to benefit both individuals and businesses filing for bankruptcy.
Attorney Melaragno's dual expertise in personal injury and bankruptcy law allows him to provide comprehensive legal solutions tailored to his clients' needs.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Pennsylvania Car Accident Laws
Understanding Pennsylvania's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (51%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$15K/$30K/$5K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
No-Fault
Your own insurance covers injuries
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of personal injury cases does John Melaragno handle?
Attorney Melaragno handles car accidents, motorcycle accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, and slip-and-fall cases.
What is John Melaragno's success rate in personal injury cases?
He has achieved a success rate of over 99% in tried or settled personal injury cases.
What is John Melaragno's role as a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee?
As a Trustee, he oversees the administration of Chapter 7 cases in the Western District of Pennsylvania, Erie Division.
Since when has John Melaragno been serving as a Chapter 7 Trustee?
He has been serving as a Trustee since February 6, 2004.
How many bankruptcy cases has John Melaragno overseen?
He has overseen more than 6,000 bankruptcy cases.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact John Melaragno for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact John for a free case review
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