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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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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.

Negligence-based dog bite laws

Negligence-based dog bite laws

Negligence-based dog bite laws focus on the concept of negligence on the part of the dog owner. Under these laws, a person who has been bitten or attacked by a dog must show that the owner acted negligently in some way, leading to the incident.

Why Hire Our Pennsylvania Motorcycle Accident Attorneys?

Why Hire Our Pennsylvania Motorcycle Accident Attorneys?

With Spring here and Summer just around the corner we are about to see an increasing number of motorcyclists on the roads, ourselves included! Unfortunately the nice weather and increasing motorcyclists also means we will be seeing and hearing about motorcycle accidents.

Amusement Park Injury Attorneys

Amusement Park Injury Attorneys

Every year, thousands of people are injured in amusement parks across the globe, ranging from minor scrapes and bruises to more severe injuries that require medical attention. In this article, we will explore common amusement park injuries and the most dangerous rides that pose the greatest risk of injury.

Popular Personal Injury Settlements

Popular Personal Injury Settlements

Winning Smiles: Popular Personal Injury Settlements Who knew that a slip and fall or a car accident could lead to winning big? In the world of personal injury settlements, there are some cases that have become the stuff of legends. From spilled coffee to faulty equipment, these victories have earned their winners more than just compensation—they’ve earned them a little bit of fame and a whole lot of smiles. So if you’re looking for inspiration or just need a reason to grin, read on for some of the most popular personal injury settlements of all time.

Common truck accident causes

Common truck accident causes

Truck accidents can occur due to a combination of factors, and they often result from a variety of causes. Some common truck accident causes include:

Rev Up Your Safety: Avoid Motorcycle Mishaps!

Rev Up Your Safety: Avoid Motorcycle Mishaps!

“Rev Up Your Safety: Avoid Motorcycle Mishaps!” – Are you ready to hit the open road on your motorcycle? Before you do, it’s important to remember to rev up your safety as well! Follow these tips to avoid any mishaps on your exciting ride.

Killer Cars: The Top 10 Fatal Recalls!

Killer Cars: The Top 10 Fatal Recalls!

Buckle up, folks! We’ve got the top 10 list of killer cars – the ones that have been recalled for fatal reasons. But don’t worry, we’re keeping it light and cheerful… after all, it’s not every day you get to learn about deadly automobiles!

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