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When will I get paid for my workers’ comp claim?

“How long does it take to get my workers’ comp payment?” Questions about the details and timing of the workers’ comp process are extremely popular – and for a good reason! If you’ve been hurt at work, you want to know exactly what to expect from the process and, more importantly, when you are likely… Read more

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Which children qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

We have previously discussed how Social Security Administration programs can benefit children. One of the programs that can help some children is the Supplemental Security Income program. This program is meant to help people who meet certain requirements, including requirements regarding income and resources. Understanding the eligibility requirements for SSI can help people who are… Read more

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Should I settle my workers’ comp claim? How do I settle?

As a leading workers’ compensation firm in Pennsylvania, we receive a wide range of questions related to workers’ comp settlements. Why are there so many questions about settlements? The answer: people ask questions about workers’ comp settlements because they want to know how to settle and whether or not they should settle. In the videos… Read more

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I’m an independent contractor, can I file a Workers’ Compensation claim?

“Can independent contractors get workers’ compensation?” If you’ve been hurt in the workplace and told that you cannot get workers’ compensation benefits because you are an independent contractor, there is an important question you must ask: “Am I actually an independent contractor?” Attorney Matt Wilson explains why this question is important: “Just because an employer… Read more

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Safety Tip: Remove Rings To Avoid Serious Injury

How are workers’ compensation and Jimmy Fallon (star of the Tonight Show) related? They are linked by an injury known as a ring avulsion. Recently, Mr. Fallon suffered this serious injury and had to postpone the taping of his show. The same injury is commonly associated with workers’ compensation, as many jobs involving manual labor… Read more

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Social Security Administration programs that aid children

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 went into effect 25 years ago. The ADA is an important tool that can help people with disabilities to get the accommodations they need to live life to the fullest. Many people who think about Social Security Disability Insurance think about adult recipients. It might shock some people… Read more

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Supplemental Security Income payments and incarceration

After fighting to get Supplemental Security Income (SSI), most people don’t want to have to go through the process another time. For some recipients, though, being incarcerated means they will have to go through the application process again. When a person is incarcerated, his or her SSI benefits are suspended. If the incarceration lasts longer… Read more

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When Should I Report My Workers’ Comp Claim?

Are you wondering when you need to tell your employer about your workplace-related injury or illness? Do you have questions about what timeframe you must follow in order to receive workers’ compensation benefits? Have you found yourself asking about how quickly you must act in order to be eligible for workers’ comp? In this video,… Read more

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Social Security Disability benefits may take years to receive

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

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New Videos Answer Your Workers’ Comp And SSD Questions

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