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Why This CEPA Decision Matters for Employees Who Speak Up Winning an appeal isn’t easy, especially in New Jersey, where less than 15% of cases are reversed. But for one former Camden Housing Authority director, persistence paid off. Attorney Joseph Guzzardo of Romanow Law Group successfully won an appellate reversal in a whistleblower retaliation case…

Fighting for justice after a preventable jail death When a person is taken into custody in Maine, the jail assumes responsibility for their safety, their medical needs, and their basic human dignity. That duty does not disappear because someone struggles with addiction, has health issues, or is awaiting court. It is a non-negotiable obligation. And…

Imagine you're in a side-impact car accident. The impact from the side comes out of nowhere, and before you have time to react, your head snaps sideways, and the world turns into broken glass and ringing ears. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and at Romanow Law Group, we see how often side‑impact collisions in…

When the screen lights up with your ER bill, it's easy to think that number is the final score: "My crash is worth exactly $8,000." But in Pittsburgh, traffic, hills, and icy ramps can turn a "quick bump" into something much more serious — the bill you get at the hospital is closer to the…

How to avoid getting into a car accident Most of us get behind the wheel without giving it much thought. We think of driving as just part of everyday life, commuting to work, picking up groceries, or getting across Pittsburgh traffic. But small choices on the road can have serious consequences, especially when distractions, fatigue,…

Impaired drivers put everyone on the road at risk Several state agencies in Pennsylvania recently joined forces as part of Operation Safe Holiday Driving, a program designed to educate drivers about the dangers of drunk driving, not wearing a seatbelt, and other dangerous driving habits often associated with car accidents during the holidays. “These enforcement efforts are not…

Traffic in Pittsburgh isn’t just frustrating — it’s becoming dangerous Traffic congestion in Pittsburgh is worse than ever, according to a new nationwide traffic study by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. “Traffic is getting worse in metro Pittsburgh — drivers now spend nearly 18% more time stuck in congestion than before the pandemic, a new report…

Upgrades seek to prevent fatal pedestrian crashes through better design and enforcement In the heart of Pittsburgh’s university district, tragedy has driven change. After two pedestrians were killed within a year near the University of Pittsburgh Medical School, city officials, university leaders, and community advocates joined forces to reimagine safety in one of the city’s…

Speed-related crashes can be devastating for accident victims and their families Larimer Avenue has long been a concern for residents in Pittsburgh’s East End. A recent city traffic study revealed that out of nearly 5,000 vehicles traveling the road daily, an astounding 97% were speeding. The study also found that 15% of drivers hit speeds…

Data shows that about 16% of all crashes in Pennsylvania happen on Fridays Most of us don’t think about the danger of being in a car accident when we get behind the wheel. Driving is such a routine part of life that it’s easy to forget the risks. But data shows not every day carries…