Electrical accidents at work can be very dangerous and often result in serious or fatal injuries. Unfortunately, many workers in Pennsylvania are exposed to electrical hazards on the job and are at risk for suffering a severe injury. May is National Electrical Safety Month and workplace safety advocates are trying to raise awareness about the… Read more
More workers’ comp claimants’ attorneys listed than any other firm in the state At Martin Law we strive to give every client the best possible representation available during their workers’ compensation or Social Security Disability claims. This year’s Super Lawyers list acknowledges the hard work that our attorneys do for every case. For the 4th… Read more
Workplace safety needs to be improved in Pennsylvania and throughout the country after a new report found that 150 people died from work-related injuries or illnesses every day in 2011. The report by the AFL-CIO said that fatal workplace injuries resulted in 13 deaths every day, and work-related illnesses killed 137 workers every day in… Read more
When a worker suffers a workplace injury, they often receive treatment from a hospital or clinic. While hospitals track a lot of information about their patients, they do not keep track of workplace injuries that require medical attention. Reports show that over four million workers are injured every year in the U.S. and workplace safety… Read more
Insurance companies are dropping firefighters from their workers’ compensation coverage in Pennsylvania due to reports showing that firefighters have an increased risk of developing cancer. Insurers started dropping coverage after the Firefighters Cancer Presumption Act was approved in 2011. The Firefighters Cancer Presumption Act says that every form of cancer can be considered a work-related… Read more
During the spring and summer months in Pennsylvania, it is not uncommon to see more road construction projects blooming than actual flowers. The state has worked hard to make these work zones safe for construction workers and the public, but work zones accidents continue to happen every year. Road construction workers face several hazards while… Read more
Construction workers face several risks while working but one of the biggest safety risks comes from construction falls. Previous reports have shown that falls are still a significant hazard for workers in the construction industry but what kinds of falls are the most dangerous? A new study found that falls from roofs were the most… Read more
The U.S. Congress will be considering a proposed bill aimed at extending safety regulations and workplace protections for workers. The bill, Protecting America’s Workers Act, would strengthen the Occupational Safety and Health Act and benefit workers in Pennsylvania and throughout the country. The proposed bill would offer protection to more American workers that are currently… Read more
Martin Law partner Matt Wilson served as a faculty member for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program entitled “Tough Problems in Workers’ Compensation 2013” on Tuesday, April 9th at the CLE Conference Center in the Wanamaker Building in Philadelphia. The program covered key areas in Workers’ Compensation Law, including: · Mastering… Read more
Martin Law partner Alfred J. Carlson was recently quoted in an article titled, “Work-Related Hearing Loss Claims: Conclusive Data Prove Elusive” written by Karen Pallarito for The Hearing Journal on April 2013 – Volume 66 – Issue 4. The article discusses the ongoing significant problem of hearing loss in the U.S. and the trend of… Read more
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