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Preparing your appeal for Social Security benefit denial

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

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6/18/15 – Matt Wilson Becomes Seventh “Certified Specialist” at Martin

June 18, 2015 (Philadelphia, PA) – Martin Law partner, Matt Wilson, has been certified as a specialist in the practice of workers’ compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Law Section. Wilson also served on the committee which helped to create and implement the certification process. Members of the committee were excluded from… Read more

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Protecting Both Individuals AND The Environment

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

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6/9/15 – George Martin Elected Chair of Earthjustice Board of Trustees

June 9, 2015 (Philadelphia) – Martin Law founding partner George Martin was elected Chair of the Board of Trustees for Earthjustice, the world’s largest nonprofit environmental law firm. Martin has been a member of the Board of Trustees for nine years and is excited to Chair this organization he cares about deeply. Martin founded the… Read more

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Online appeal process for Social Security has been streamlined

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

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Industrial Chemical Linked To Parkinson’s Disease

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

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Social Security Disability applications for spinal cord injuries

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

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OSHA and Chemical Exposure – A Work In Progress

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

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“Chemical exposure – even for a short time – can have devastating effects”

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

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Martin Lawyers Named to Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

  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