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The Safe Guys

“The lawyers at Martin Law love their work, helping protect the rights of injured and disabled workers…” So begins the newest entry in our Safe Guys series of videos. The video features Martin Law attorneys George Martin, Joe Huttemann and Matt Wilson. As dramatic music plays in the background, the video shows them working to… Read more

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Workers’ Compensation Under Fire

When you are injured, workers’ compensation is supposed to be there to protect you and help you provide for your family. But who protects our workers’ compensation system? In the past decade, more than 30 states have passed legislation that makes it more difficult to obtain workers’ comp benefits or reduces the amount of benefits… Read more

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SSDI versus SSI: the effects of marriage on benefits

There are two main programs under which the Social Security Administration gives benefits to individuals who have disabilities. The Social Security Disability Insurance program is one and the Supplemental Security Income program is the other. One of the big differences between these two programs is that the SSI program is needs-based while the SSDI program… Read more

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Andrew Yang Joins Martin Law

February 25, 2015 (Philadelphia, PA) – Andrew Yang has joined Martin Law as an associate. Yang practices in social security disability law and comes to the firm from his work as an intern at the Temple Legal Aid Clinic, where he represented and interviewed clients and drafted briefs in support of disability claims. He also… Read more

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Could DNA microcircles help with catching cancer early?

Cancer can have vast physical impacts on a person, particularly at its later stages. Advanced forms of cancer often make working an impossibility and sometimes leave a person facing a terrifying reality that their lifespan may be significantly shortened. One would hope that when a person is in the scary and harrowing battle against advanced… Read more

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Nail Salons And Workplace Illness: Protect Yourself

Every day, manicurists, pedicurists and other salon professionals are exposed to a variety of dangerous – yet often overlooked – workplace hazards. Some of these hazards pose an immediate risk, while other can cause long-term damage that builds up over time. Being exposed to chemicals and toxic fumes, coming into contact with biological hazards (such… Read more

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2/18/15 – Amit Shah Named Partner at Martin Law

February 18, 2015 (Philadelphia, PA) – Amit J. Shah has been named a partner at Martin Law. Shah, who focuses his practice exclusively on Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation law, has handled hundreds of cases since joining Martin Law in 2007. In 2014, he became a certified specialist in Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s… Read more

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Winter Hazards And Cold Weather: What Workers Need To Know

Now that winter has returned in full force and Pennsylvania – along with much of the East Coast – is experiencing a seemingly non-stop series of storms, we felt it was time to revisit the important topic of winter workplace safety. Winter Safety Basics The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) provides an extensive overview… Read more

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What sorts of complications can come from diabetes?

There are many different reasons why diabetes can be a very difficult medical condition to deal with. One is that there are a wide range of complications diabetes can give rise to. Diabetes complications can affect all sorts of systems in a person’s body. Thus, there are many different functional abilities that diabetes complications can… Read more

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Need Information About Workers’ Comp in Pennsylvania? This List is Perfect For You.

At Martin Law, we offer a wide range of resources to those with questions about workers’ compensation. This includes free consultations, where you can receive answers directly from experienced workers’ comp attorneys. If you would like to get more information before contacting us, please review the resources listed below and look at other parts of… Read more