Matthew J. Blancato

November of 2015 I was injured at work. I was not getting anywhere with my employer or the work’s comp insurance. Services were being delayed. Paperwork was lost and therapies were on hold because they were waiting for the paperwork. I spent months trying to get someone to find those papers. I fi...nally went to my union for advice and they referred me to Matthew Blancato’s law firm. Right away we set an appointment to discuss my situation. A bit nervous because I wasn’t sure what to expect. However, when I went for my consultation I realized that I had made an excellent choice. That same they he was able to set up an appoint to see a specialist. He took care of paper work that was coming in. If I had any questions about any of the papers that the works comp was sending he was just an email away. I was impressed with how quickly he would respond to my questions. It made this tedious procedure a lot smoother. It was extremely reassuring to know that he was helping me get the best medical treatment needed. I couple of times referrals were denied by the insurance, but by the time I called Matthew to ask him about he was already on it to petition for a review. Having to fight to get what you need can become overwhelming but having Mr. Blancato was a blessing. I’m thankful that I was referred to him. He help prepare all paperwork that needed to be filled. It was a great weight off my shoulders having some knowledge about the works comp process. A month ago we settled and I’m extremely pleased with the outcome. I hope I never have to encounter an another injury at work but if I did I know who I’m call.

Matthew was a professional from day one. When the representatives from York requested all medicine bottles and prescriptions from the last 20 years, I knew the procurement of my worker's compensation benefits might become a ridiculous gauntlet to master. Not my forte. It is Matthew's specialty, thank... God. My e-mail correspondence was generally answered within a few hours. He handled all paperwork. When I was interviewed by the lawyers from my employer, Matthew reminded me to curb my natural inclination to "make friends". I needed to keep it professional, and I needed to be succinct in my responses. When an offer was presented, Matthew allowed me to decide on its fairness. I appreciated his feedback. He was not pushy at all;Just professional.

Matthew Blancato did a great job handling my mother's workers compensation claim. With his help, she was quickly under the care of a better doctor, received her much needed surgery, and he secured an interpreter for her so that where my language abilities failed, the interpreter was there to transla...te the technical terminology. Matthew is highly responsive via email and phone. Answering many of our questions almost immediately. We have recommended him to others already! In addition to being highly accessible, Matthew is highly knowledgeable and thoroughly explaining the transition from temporary monetary benefits to permanent benefits to SDI benefits through EDD and advised on other benefit opportunities. Lastly, he negotiated a fair settlement and continues to be of assistance when we have questions. Great service!