When you get injured or find out that you are disabled, there are a lot of thoughts that go through your mind. If you are unable to work because of the injury, illness or disability, your thoughts might turn to paying your bills. There are a variety of medical conditions that might make you eligible… Read more
At Martin Law, we are dedicated to helping injured and disabled people get the answers and compensation they need. As a part of that commitment, we have put together some videos that address frequently asked questions (FAQ) that our clients often ask us and uploaded them to our YouTube channel. In the coming weeks, we… Read more
Applying for Social Security is something that is a lifeline for some people. When you are disabled or unable to work, getting a monthly check can help you meet your basic needs. As we mentioned last week, it isn’t always easy to get Social Security benefits. In many cases, initial applications are denied. This means… Read more
Our clients and many people throughout Pennsylvania know firm founder George Martin as an advocate for injured and disabled individuals, but did you know that he is also an avid environmentalist? Recently, George was honored to be elected Chair of the Board of Trustees for Earthjustice, the world’s largest nonprofit environmental law firm. Earthjustice’s mission… Read more
People who have applied for Social Security and have been denied have been complaining about the online appeal process. The Social Security Administration has responded to those complaints. People who need to appeal a decision can now do so using a streamlined online process. The online appeal option was put into place in 2007. Since… Read more
This post originally appeared on our blog in November 2012. We are featuring it here as a part of our ongoing look at the dangers of chemical exposure and toxic substances in the workplace. Parkinson’s disease may be more common among industrial workers in Pennsylvania and the U.S., according to a recent study. Researchers reported… Read more
Suffering a serious injury is something that can affect you in ways you might not have considered. In the case of a spinal cord injury, you might find that you are unable to work. That can mean you have considerable financial difficulties ahead. One way that you might be able to get some financial relief… Read more
As a part of our ongoing series that looks at the dangers of chemical exposure in the workplace, this post examines how OSHA has handled this important issue. In a previous blog, we examined the fact that OSHA had just created online tools to help address the continually-growing danger presented by chemical exposure: “…Unfortunately, OSHA’s… Read more
As we’ve discussed in previous posts, chemical exposure in the workplace can lead to life-altering conditions – and might even prove fatal. If your workplace failed to provide the necessary safety equipment or training regarding hazardous materials, you could face a wide range of devastating injuries. Methyl Bromide – What Is It? One such dangerous… Read more
We are pleased to announce that once again, Martin Law has eight lawyers who have been named to the 2015 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Martin Law attorneys have a long tradition of making the list and 2015 marks the 10th year in a row that George Martin has been named as a… Read more
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