Matthew J. Blancato

My multi million dollar worker's comp case has finally come to an end after nearly 8 years. Mr. Blancato has been my rock throughout this case. Always available to take calls and provide guidance when I needed it. It has been a long and exhausting road of claims and denials. After almost 8 years to... the day, we finally settled and I can move on with my life and live comfortably again. My wife and I struggled financially, physically and emotionally through multiple surgeries and setbacks. Mr. Blancato was able to setup rides to and from doctor's appointment because I am unable to drive. He was also able to guide me through collecting social security disability so I had a small income to live on. He is the ONLY attorney I trust with handling such a serious situation. If I had to do it all over again, Mr. Blancato would be my first and only choice.

If you are seeking the best possible representation for your workers’ compensation case, look no further than Attorney Matthew Blancato. From our very first interaction, he demonstrated exceptional professionalism, deep knowledge, and an unwavering commitment to ensuring I received the medical care a...nd legal advocacy I so desperately needed. After an initial phone consultation, Mr. Blancato promptly scheduled an in-person meeting that same week. I shared my frustrations about the numerous roadblocks I had encountered in obtaining proper medical treatment. My previous workers’ compensation doctor repeatedly disregarded my concerns, which ultimately resulted in permanent damage to both my hands and neck. I was unaware that I had the right to change my treating physician, as this was my first experience navigating such a difficult process. Mr. Blancato immediately reassured me, explaining that he worked closely with highly qualified worker compensation doctors and that I no longer had to remain under the care of a doctor who had failed me. This was an immense relief. For over six months, I had been under the care of a doctor who ignored my pain and dismissed my condition. The new doctor Mr. Blancato recommended was everything I had hoped for—attentive, thorough, and genuinely invested in my well-being. Unlike my previous doctor, this doctor truly listened, properly diagnosed my injuries, and provided a treatment plan that acknowledged the severity of my condition. Initially, I feared selecting another doctor, worried I might end up in an even worse situation, but Mr. Blancato’s guidance put those fears to rest. One of the most remarkable aspects of working with Mr. Blancato was his unwavering dedication to my case and well-being. He made it clear that if I ever received subpar treatment from any provider, I should contact him immediately so he could intervene. For the first time, I felt like I had a true advocate—someone who was genuinely fighting for me. Before hiring Mr. Blancato, I endured one of the most stressful and painful periods of my life. I suffered from excruciating pain—often pain levels of 9 or 10 out of 10—while my previous doctor merely prescribed excessive medication that led to internal bleeding, all while insisting I was still fit to work. It wasn’t until I landed in the emergency room that my previous doctor showed concern. Unfortunately, many workers’ compensation doctors seem more focused on appeasing employers than providing proper medical treatment. Having Mr. Blancato as my attorney was truly a godsend. His expertise, dedication, and compassion made all the difference. I only wish I had found him six months earlier—I firmly believe he could have helped me avoid the lifelong pain I now endure. Throughout my case, Mr. Blancato demonstrated an unparalleled understanding of the workers’ compensation system. He navigated every legal hurdle with confidence and precision, ensuring that I was not taken advantage of by my employer or their insurance company. His strategic approach, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate challenges. He kept me informed at every step, explaining complex legal matters in a way that was easy to understand. His guidance provided me with both confidence and peace of mind during one of the most difficult times in my life. I highly recommend Attorney Matthew Blancato to anyone facing a workers’ compensation case. His exceptional legal skills, dedication, and ability to navigate the complexities of the worker’s compensation system make him the best choice for strong representation. More than just a skilled attorney, he genuinely cares about his clients and fights tirelessly on their behalf.

Let me start by talking about the attorney that I had prior to Matthew Blancato, with a different firm. I sustained a brain injury while working and spent several years fighting through the CA Work Comp. system with a lawyer that never even took the time to speak directly with me. Sometimes it would ...take several weeks for his paralegal to respond to a simple yet vital question through email. When my case reached a critical point and we finally spoke face to face, he was such an awful communicator that it caused me mental and emotional pain that actually ended up worsening the symptoms from my brain injury! Everything changed when I realized I needed to reclaim what little agency I could within the Work Comp. system and find a new lawyer. From the day I started working with Matthew Blancato and his firm, he was never more than a phone call or a short response time away. Often I would be blown away by how quickly and thoroughly he answered my questions. He was extremely adaptive to the ups and downs of my case and he never lost sight of the goal of getting me properly rated and compensated. Crucially, he always listened to me, responded compassionately and took any communicating with doctors and anyone else within the work comp. system that was too much for me to handle off of my shoulders. By the time my case settled, my rating was 3x what it was assumed to be before I hired him and my final settlement was significantly larger than what my previous lawyer literally screamed at me was "Insane to assume." When Matthew Blancato didn't have an answer or wasn't sure of the next step in the process, he would quickly admit it, seek guidance and return to me with an answer. The amount of anxiety that he was able to remove from the process as my attorney cannot be overstated. As a workplace brain injury survivor, having a caring communicator and diligent worker like Matthew Blancato as my attorney saved my life and I am so grateful that I found him.

After spending a couple months in the hospital as a result of a job-related injury of my husband, and things were not moving smoothly dealing with worker’s comp directly, we were advised to seek for legal help so my husband could continue getting the treatment he needed, we had no intentions of ever ...going this route, however time was extremely critical for a TBI case. We found the Law Firm of Hidden, Rott & Oertle , we met with Michael Ian Rott and Matthew Blancato for the first time, from the beginning, we felt they both had listened and care for our situation, they assure us that they would focus as a priority on getting the right help and care that my husband needed as getting the right treatment was very crucial at the early stage for my husbands case. From there on, Matthew took on our case, and I have to say, I was extremely impressed with Matthew on his knowledge and dedication to our case, he made some much-needed changes to make sure my husband was getting the right care. Matthew was very prompt on responding our questions regardless of the source, whether was email, text or phone call, he was always available for us, and I really appreciate it. Eight months after Matthew handling our case, we decided to settle, and we were very please with the end results with a large sum amount plus lifetime payments for my husband’s permanent disability. Although this is something, we did not originally plan we are very thankful for Matthew’s help to assure our family’s future. We are incredibly grateful with Matthew for all his help and dedication to our case, there for, we highly recommend Matthew Blancato to represent anyone dealing with a worker’s comp case.

I had a catastrophic work accident . 25.years in the HVACR field . I fell 20 plus feet from a roof access ladder , resulting in 11 broken ribs, shoulder broke in 2 places, collapsed left lung,nerve damage, multiple staples to left side of my head. Resulting in 21 days in the ICU fighting for my life.... I was referred Matt’s firm by one of my doctors. I can honestly say he had his hands full with my case. He went over and above and took excellent care of everything. Informed me every step of the way. Returned my emails and calls in a timely manner, even after hours and weekends. Very straight forward , caring, and professional. Matt was 3 steps ahead of the opposing lawyers at all times. In my opinion the best of the best. There were a couple hiccups along the way that would have crippled most but he stood up for me in my corner 110% . I greatly appreciate his hard work and time . We settled with a Structured Multi Million Dollar life time settlement. If you are in need of a super lawyer who truly cares and who will fight for you till the end than look no further Mr Mathew Blancato is the one.