Depression can negatively impact the function of some very basic things for a person. One such thing is a person’s memory. For example, a recent study indicates that depressive thoughts may impair a depressed person’s working memory (a form of short-term memory). In the study, 157 undergraduate students (some were classified as depressed and others… Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) details dozens of conditions in the impairment listing manual or “Blue Book,” as it’s commonly referred to. Claimants who meet the criteria spelled out in the Blue Book are typically awarded benefits through the Social Security Disability application process. Many people don’t realize, however, that there are more than 200… Read more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently cited a Pennsylvania manufacturing company for having more than 30 safety violations at its various facilities. The violations involved a wide range of situations and machinery, including welding equipment, high power machinery and elevated catwalks. The investigation that led OSHA to issue these citations was a part… Read more
Part two of our countdown of our blog’s most popular posts added in 2014 covers a wide range of topics, from a look at the most common types of work injuries to a post about our firm’s community involvement. The Rest of Martin Law’s Top Ten Blog Posts For 2014 # 6 – Back Injuries… Read more
When a person develops a disability, some changes to their home may be in order. Many home environment issues can arise for individuals with physical disabilities. Some examples include accessibility issues and safety issues. Thus, new safety features and accessibility improvements are some of the home modifications that can sometimes prove to be very helpful… Read more
With 2015 fast approaching, we would like to share with you a recap of our blog’s most popular posts that were added in 2014. This week, we share the top five posts of the year. Whether you have already seen these and helped them to be a part of this list, or you are viewing… Read more
According to the Workers’ Compensation Act, injured workers are entitled to indemnity (wage-loss) benefits equal to two-thirds of their weekly wage for a work-related injury. However, there are minimum and maximum adjustments provided in the Act, and the benefit rate is set using the annual maximum in place at the time of injury. The maximum… Read more
When a medical equipment delivery driver who had quit his job – but was injured while retrieving his tools and preparing to leave the premises – filed a lawsuit, how did his employer defend against the claim? By asserting that the driver was still in the course of his employment when he was injured –… Read more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recently cited a Pennsylvania company for failing to provide its workers with proper fall protection. Bricklayers were tasked with conducting their work on scaffolding as high as 30 feet in the air without adequate safety measures in place. Based on a tip from the Philadelphia Department of… Read more
There are hundreds of thousands of Vietnam-era veterans struggling to cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). They experience flashbacks, depression, insomnia and serious anxiety as they also deal with the inevitable problems associated with advancing age. According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, 530,000 veterans were treated for PTSD at VA… Read more
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