There are many different reasons why diabetes can be a very difficult medical condition to deal with. One is that there are a wide range of complications diabetes can give rise to. Diabetes complications can affect all sorts of systems in a person’s body. Thus, there are many different functional abilities that diabetes complications can… Read more
At Martin Law, we offer a wide range of resources to those with questions about workers’ compensation. This includes free consultations, where you can receive answers directly from experienced workers’ comp attorneys. If you would like to get more information before contacting us, please review the resources listed below and look at other parts of… Read more
Many different health conditions can cause a person to no longer be able to hold a job. This includes certain mental health conditions. Anxiety disorders and depression are among the mental health problems that can sometimes affect a person so deeply that the problems can have employment implications. An important thing to note is that… Read more
One of the most common questions that arises in the field of workers’ comp law is “was the injury or illness caused within the ‘course and scope of employment?’” While some workers’ comp situations are straightforward – such as when an injury occurs in the workplace while an employee is carrying out his or her… Read more
The recent upward trend in mining fatalities looks, unfortunately, to still be on the rise. Last year, we blogged about a Department of Labor (Mine Safety and Health Administration) report that showed an increase in mining death between 2012 and 2013. The numbers for 2014 are in, and they show that mining-related deaths held steady… Read more
Here in Pennsylvania, as is the case in the U.S. as a whole, there are many kids who are on the autism spectrum. Finding out that one’s child has a developmental disorder, like autism, can be a very difficult moment for a parent. However, it is very important for parents to remember that a child… Read more
When most people think of workers’ compensation, they think of work-related illnesses or workplace accidents in terms of their own workplace. But work-related illness and injury can occur in any type of workplace, including many situations that you may never envision even in your wildest dreams. Did you ever think that being robbed would entitle… Read more
The application process for Social Security disability benefits can get pretty complicated. It is important to note though that complications can also arise after a person has been approved for such benefits. One way complications can arise is through an overpayment of benefits. When the Social Security Administration makes an overpayment of disability benefits to… Read more
While many of the questions we receive about workers’ compensation relate to benefits and the process for obtaining them, numerous clients have been equally curious about the workers’ compensation system itself. What is it? How long has it been around? What types of injuries are affecting others throughout the state? Below, we provide a quick… Read more
How did the state Liquor Control Board fight a workers’ comp claim that a liquor store manager filed after being robbed at gunpoint at work? By asserting that being robbed was a “normal working condition” for liquor store employees in the Philadelphia area. Luckily, the Commonwealth Court recently ruled in the store manager’s favor, and… Read more
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