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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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How Long Do Spinal Cord Injuries Last?

How Long Do Spinal Cord Injuries Last?

Spinal cord injury effects are usually lifelong. After stabilizing the injury and the victim, care becomes focused on preventing complications that could happen as a result of prolonged bed rest and keeping the victim comfortable.

5 Reasons to Hire a Workers Compensation Lawyer

5 Reasons to Hire a Workers Compensation Lawyer

If you’ve been injured in the workplace, you might be wondering whether or not to hire a lawyer to assist you with your claim. The answer is most likely, yes. In fact, most reputable lawyers will tell you if you have a claim that you can handle by yourself.

3 Myths about Traumatic Brain Injuries

3 Myths about Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI’s) require immediate attention and proper diagnosis. Unfortunately, unless an injury victim suffers a visible head injury, traumatic brain injuries often get neglected. Moreover, some minor head injuries are not immediately visible and start showing effects long after the patient is discharged from the hospital.

Safe Fall Driving Tips

Safe Fall Driving Tips

Fall in Pennsylvania is arguably our most beautiful season. It’s a great time to go for a drive just to enjoy the scenery. 

When to Talk to a Social Security Disability Lawyer

When to Talk to a Social Security Disability Lawyer

The general rule is “the earlier, the better.” If you’re even considering filing for disability, you should call a disability attorney for a free consultation. Your attorney can help you evaluate the strength of your case and assist you with your initial application.

PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS

PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS

Personal Injury Lawyers and Attorneys (PI Lawyers and Attorneys) provide specialized legal expertise, to anyone who has been either physically injured, or psychologically injured, due to negligence or wrong doings by a person, or any registered entity (small business, company, government organization, etc).

SLEEP DISORDERS FROM TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

SLEEP DISORDERS FROM TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

Sleep disorders are an extremely common side effect of traumatic brain injury (TBI). People who, prior to their accident, had experienced no difficulty in sleeping commonly complain not only of an inability to fall asleep, but of more frequent restless sleep.

WILKES BARRE MESOTHELIOMA

WILKES BARRE MESOTHELIOMA

Statistics show that there is $210 million construction industry in the Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania area. This shows the vast growth of the construction industry in the area which contributes jobs and money to the city. With this in mind, it is important to anticipate the effects this industry will bring to the people of Wilkes Barre.

Medical Malpractice Myths

Medical Malpractice Myths

Just like us injury lawyers have misconceptions and stereotypes against us, as discussed in our introductory blog post, so do medical malpractice lawsuits and the victims that file them. Notice that we say victims, not people, not parties, and not plaintiffs; victims.

Reasons To Contact A Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Reasons To Contact A Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Occupational injuries are much more common than you might think. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 3.0 million nonfatal workplace injuries were reported in 2022, resulting in an alarmingly high incidence rate of 3.3 cases for every 100 full-time workers.

Personal Injury Checklist

Personal Injury Checklist

Amidst the trauma and confusion of an automobile accident, it is difficult to remain levelheaded and take control of the situation. While you may be tempted to rely on law enforcement officials at the scene to handle everything, it is essential for you to act quickly to collect evidence and speak with witnesses about details you may have missed.

Types of Personal Injuries

Types of Personal Injuries

Personal injury is a vast topic with hundreds of titles listed below it. It is very vague, simply because it is nearly impossible to predict what kind of injury any given accident may cause as it is nearly impossible to predict how a person will react during that accident.

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