Bankruptcies are exploding across the economy, hitting small businesses and households. Few industries are immune. US bankruptcies are on the rise. doockie/Getty Images From corporate giants to mom-and-pop shops, bankruptcies are piling up across the US this year. Large corporate bankruptcies have hit their highest level in 15 years. "Bankruptcies seem to be kind of all over the place," one veteran bankruptcy attorney said. Bankruptcies aren't just rising — they're suddenly everywhere.From billi...