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Distasio & Kowalski Law Firm Announces Change to Distasio, Kowalski & Yelen LLC

May 24, 2023

Attorney Jeffrey A. Yelen and Attorney Robert K. West Jr. join the Firm WILKES-BARRE, PA – MAY 9, 2023 – Attorneys Daniel J. Distasio and Michael J. Kowalski are pleased to announce that Attorney Jeffrey A. Yelen has joined the firm as a Partner. With the addition of Attorney Yelen, the firm has been renamed Distasio, Kowalski & Yelen, LLC. Attorney Yelen maintains expertise across a range of sectors, including personal injury, workers’ compensation, social security disability, estates, wills and trusts, real estate, business law and litigation, family law, and criminal law. “We are delighted to welcome someone with Jeff’s unique skill set and his commitment to the local community as a partner in the firm,” said Attorney Kowalski. “Jeff’s expertise enhances the firm’s capabilities, enabling us to better serve our clients with expanded legal services to meet all of their needs,” added Attorney Distasio. Prior to joining Distasio, Kowalski […]

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Distasio, Kowalski & Yelen Selected as 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

June 15, 2022

WILKES-BARRE, PA – JUNE 15, 2022 – Distasio & Kowalski LLC is pleased to announce that attorneys Daniel J. Distasio and Michael J. Kowalski, partners in the personal injury firm, have been named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for the 14th consecutive year. Both have been top-rated in the categories of Personal Injury Attorney, General: Plaintiff, as well as Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff. The partners from Distasio & Kowalski have handled hundreds of complex cases, including birth injury, medical negligence, wrongful death, medical malpractice, as well as auto and tractor-trailer crash cases. Super Lawyers rates lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high level of peer recognition and professional achievement. The objective is to create a comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys. Candidates are first nominated by their peers and then subjected to a multi-phase comprehensive state-by-state selection process. Each year, no more than 5 percent of the […]

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Daniel J. Distasio named to Nation’s Top One Percent by NADC

April 8, 2022

  Daniel J. Distasio, of Distasio & Kowalski L.L.C., has been selected to the 2022 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is to objectively recognize the attorneys who elevate the standards of the Bar and provide a benchmark for other lawyers to emulate.   Members are thoroughly vetted by a research team, selected by a blue-ribbon panel of attorneys with podium status from independently neutral organizations, and approved by a judicial review board as exhibiting virtue in the practice of law. Due to the incredible selectivity of the appointment process, only the top one percent of attorneys in the United States are awarded membership in NADC. This elite class of advocates consists of the finest leaders of the legal profession from across the nation. […]

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The Warning Signs of Stroke

February 16, 2022

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States and stroke misdiagnosis is a major healthcare problem. Learning the risk factors and warning signs of a stroke can help you to better advocate for yourself and those you love. If you believe you or someone you’re with may be having a stroke, pay close attention to the time symptoms began. Certain treatment options may depend on the time that has passed. Symptoms & Signs of a Stroke Trouble speaking or understanding what others are saying. This might include slurring words or having difficulty understanding speech. Sudden onset of a severe headache. This may be accompanied by dizziness and vomiting. Paralysis, weakness, or numbness of the face, arm, or leg. This may develop suddenly and often affects just one side of the body Problems seeing in one or both eyes. This might include blurred, dimmed, or double […]

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Failure to Diagnose a Stroke

February 16, 2022

A delay in stroke diagnosis or failure to diagnose a stroke can lead to permanent brain damage or even death. Delay in diagnosis or failure to diagnose a stroke might happen for a variety of reasons. One of the most critical mistakes a medical professional can make is a misdiagnosis of a stroke. According to the American Heart Association 2022 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update Fact Sheet, stroke accounted for 1 of every 19 deaths in the United States. On average, someone died of a stroke every 3 minutes and 30 seconds. 7 Possible causes for a delay in stroke diagnosis   Failure on the part of a medical professional to properly prioritize the care of a patient based on the severity of injury/illness. Failure on the part of a healthcare professional to ask about risk factors and take a detailed medical history. Inadequate levels of medical staff in […]

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Michael J. Kowalski Recognized in Best Lawyers in America© 2022 List

August 18, 2021

WILKES-BARRE, PA – August 18, 2021 – Michael J. Kowalski, a partner in the Wilkes-Barre personal injury law firm of Distasio & Kowalski, LLC, has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© for 2022. This is his fourth straight year listed in the renowned publication. He was recognized for his work in the areas of medical malpractice law and personal injury litigation. Attorney Kowalski specializes in cases of medical malpractice, birth injury, auto and truck accidents, nursing home negligence, and other medical negligence. He has appeared before state and federal courts throughout Pennsylvania on behalf of seriously injured accident and malpractice victims. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.   The Best Lawyers in America rankings are based solely on peer-review surveys in which tens of thousands of attorneys confidentially evaluate their colleagues. It is the consensus […]

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Birth Injury

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If you have been injured at work or are seeking SSDI or SSI benefits and have been denied, our attorneys are here for you.

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