Attorney Maria E. Harris, recently had an article published in The Legal Intelligencer. The article, “The Significance of Writing in the Legal Setting” was published in the “Young Lawyers Supplement” to The Legal Intelligencer on Tuesday, January 22. In the article, Maria talks about being an attorney annd why the ability to write, proficiently, is… Read more
Construction workers may face significant barriers after suffering a workplace injury. Workers who report their injuries may face consequences while other workers may be commended for pointing out a safety hazard. However, not many workers even feel comfortable reporting their injuries. A new study found that only 58 percent of construction workers reported either a… Read more
Many workers may still be affected by toxic exposure despite safety precautions and recommendations of using protective equipment, according to a study by the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. Exposure to toxins and chemicals at work is causing more workers to develop asthma and other health complications. Asthma is one of the most common diseases… Read more
Workplace accidents that cause fatal injuries may be declining in Pennsylvania, a new federal report stated earlier this month. Workplace fatalities in Pennsylvania decreased by 16 percent in 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fatal workplace accidents and injuries accounted for 186 deaths in Pennsylvania in 2011, down from 221 workplace deaths in… Read more
Temporary workers are more likely to be involved in a workplace accident, according to a new study by the Chicago School of Public Health. The risk for temp workers may only increase as more temp workers are used by U.S. companies. Temp workers have substantially increased during the last 20 years. In 1990, there were… Read more
The construction industry remains to be one of the most dangerous places for workers in the U.S. Falls are the leading cause of death for construction workers, with one-third of all construction fatalities being attributed to falls. A new study by Washington University found that that falls are more prevalent in residential construction compared to… Read more
The Pennsylvania governor and lawmakers are trying to change workers’ compensation in the state. Lawmakers have proposed a bill that would increase the amount of time injured workers have to see employer-approved physicians for their medical treatment. The bill was proposed to reduce fraud and save companies money when paying workers’ compensation benefits to injured… Read more
We had a great year here at Martin Law. We are proud to share this latest honor, we have four attorneys who have been listed on the Super Lawyers’ ‘Best of the Best’ list for 2012. Attorneys George Martin, Matthew Wilson, Joseph Huttemann and Alfred Carlson have each been list as both Top 100 Pennsylvania and… Read more
Low-wage workers are more likely to suffer financial losses after suffering on-the-job injuries and illnesses, according to researchers at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services. The report said that on average, only one in five low-wage workers have paid sick leave. When these workers are injured while working or suffer… Read more
We are proud to announce that three Martin Banks attorneys, George Martin, partner; Matt Wilson, partner and Amit Shah, senior associate, have been listed as “Awesome Attorneys” in the December 2012 issue of Suburban Life and Philadelphia Life magazines. “Most people going through an injury with a wage loss need reassurance that their case is being… Read more
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