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The personal injury lawyers at The Pisanchyn Law Firm provide legal representation to all Pennsylvania residents. To make it more convenient for our clients, if you can’t come to us, we will come to you. Our firm specializes in various legal matters, including catastrophic injury, automobile accidents, tractor trailer accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, birth injuries, child abuse, group home abuse, premise liability, workers’ compensation, social security, and criminal matters.

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Police: Michelle Marko was drunk and texting when she hit Kevin Lepka’s vehicle

Police: Michelle Marko was drunk and texting when she hit Kevin Lepka’s vehicle

A Lackawanna County man is seeking $100,000 plus interest and damages from a Nanticoke woman who was drunk and texting when she rear-ended his vehicle on the Cross Valley Expressway two years ago today, according to papers filed Monday in Luzerne County Court. Kevin Lepka, of 316 Railroad Ave., Scranton, is suing Michelle Marko of 331 Garfield St., Nanticoke, as well as her insurers, in connection with the Dec. 31, 2011, crash which left Lepka severely injured, according to his lawsuit.

$3.1 Million Verdict for Wrongful Death

$3.1 Million Verdict for Wrongful Death

Just recently Attorney Pisanchyn and The Pisanchyn Law Firm made headlines with our Wrongful Death case against a local Group Home. The group home, Hope Enterprises Inc., failed to take a mentally challenged resident, Barbara Maines, to the hospital for treatment after she was involved in a collision. Barbie suffered a liver laceration as a [...]

Deadly cover-up costs nonprofit $3M

Deadly cover-up costs nonprofit $3M

A Williamsport-based nonprofit that provides the mentally disabled with a variety of services, including facilities in Snyder and Union counties, has been ordered by a Luzerne County jury to pay $3 million to the family of a 32-year-old mentally-disabled woman who died at Geisinger Medical Center two days after a vehicle crash in Bloomsburg.

Pisanchyn Law Firm in the News

Pisanchyn Law Firm in the News

The Pisanchyn Law Firm made the front page again when its attorneys were honored by the Pennsylvania Bar Association for giving back to the community. The attorneys were featured on the front page of the Pennsylvania Bar Newspaper earlier this month. Pictured from Left are Pisanchyn Law Firm attorneys Lee Albright, Douglas Yazinski, and Andrew [...]

Hope Enterprises sued for $600M+

Hope Enterprises sued for $600M+

February 5, 2013- A lawsuit filed Jan. 22 in Luzerne County court claims that a Hope Enterprises Inc. caretaker is to blame for the choking death of a 30-year-old Williamsport man in January 2011 and asks the jury to award the man’s mother more than $600 million in damages from the caretaking agency.

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3rd child files lawsuit against Glade Run

3rd child files lawsuit against Glade Run

Bradley Moyer of Pisanchyn Law Firm — which handled the previous cases — is representing a then-13-year-old boy who “was coerced into non consensual sexual acts with their roommate while they should have been under the supervision and care of Glade Run Corporation Defendant’s staff,” according to the suit.

Common types of personal injury claims

Common types of personal injury claims

Personal injury claims encompass a wide range of legal cases where an individual (the plaintiff) seeks compensation for injuries or damages caused by the negligence or intentional actions of another party (the defendant).

Seeking Justice and Safety After a Truck Accident

Seeking Justice and Safety After a Truck Accident

After a tragic truck accident, justice and safety become critical concerns for those affected. Dealing with the aftermath of such an event can be overwhelming, but there are steps that can be taken to pursue justice and promote safety going forward:

Common Construction Safety Regulations

Common Construction Safety Regulations

Construction safety regulations are essential to ensure the well-being of workers and prevent accidents on construction sites. These regulations may vary depending on the country, state, or region, but some common construction safety regulations include:

Defective 3M Earplugs

Defective 3M Earplugs

Hearing protection is of paramount importance, especially for those who serve in the military, law enforcement, or work in noisy industrial environments. When a trusted company like 3M, a household name for innovation and quality, supplied the U.S. military with earplugs intended to safeguard soldiers' hearing, it seemed like a step in the right direction. [...]

Construction Accidents

Construction Accidents

If you’ve been injured in a construction accident and believe that someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions contributed to the incident, you may be eligible to file a construction accident lawsuit. Here are the general steps involved in pursuing a construction accident lawsuit:

How do states determine dog owners’ negligence?

How do states determine dog owners’ negligence?

States determine dog owners’ negligence based on the specific laws and legal standards established within their jurisdictions. The process of determining negligence generally involves looking at the circumstances surrounding the dog bite incident and assessing the actions or inactions of the dog owner.

Negligence-based laws

Negligence-based laws

Negligence-based laws are a fundamental legal concept used to determine fault and liability in various types of civil cases, including personal injury claims such as car accidents, slip and falls, and medical malpractice.

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