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The Pennsylvania Turnpike has a message for drivers: slow down.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike is asking drivers to slow down and help keep workers safe. The message comes during National Work-Zone Awareness Week, when road safety officials nationwide raise attention for worker safety on the nation’s highways. In Pennsylvania, worker safety is receiving increased attention as turnpike officials gear up for $1.3 billion worth of construction… Read more

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Cell tower industry under scrutiny after worker accidents

The number of workers who climb cell phone towers in the U.S. is fairly small, with about 10,000 workers, yet it has been called the most dangerous job in the nation. After a spate of serious or fatal worker accidents starting in 2013, news organizations reported this week that the government is changing how it… Read more

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Tips from the Turnpike Jam: What to Do if You’re Injured in a Car Accident

Hundreds of motorists started out Valentine’s Day 2014 in a real jam. They were stuck in massive traffic, the result of multiple vehicle wrecks during morning rush hour on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Reportedly caused by icy road conditions and sun glare, the jam tied up traffic from Bensalem to Willow Grove, Pa. Luckily there were… Read more

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In Potter County, two were killed in work accidents in three days

A north-central Pennsylvania county about 250 miles from Philadelphia had two fatal workplace accidents in three days. First, a bulldozer accident killed a man who was working on a log road in the county. The 23-year-old was fatally injured when his bulldozer turned over on a small hillside. The accident was believed to have occurred… Read more

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What is a Continuing Disability Review?

If you currently receive Social Security disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you need to understand that there is no such thing as permanent disability guaranteeing future payment of benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will periodically review your case to see if your disabling medical impairments ended or improved, and if you… Read more

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3/20/14 – Martin Law Attorneys Named The Best Lawyers in America.

March 20, 2014 (Philadelphia, PA) – Four attorneys from the Workers’ Compensation law firm of Martin Law have been named to the 2013 edition of “The Best Lawyers in America.” The inclusion of Alfred J. Carlson, John P. Dogum, George Martin and Matthew L. Wilson in the 19th edition of Best Lawyers make Martin Law the most… Read more

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3/20/14 – Martin Law Contributes to West Philly Community Day

March 20, 2014 [Photo caption] Attorney Maria Harris prepares to deliver over $500 of school supplies donated by the attorneys and staff of Martin Law to a “Community Day” event held recently in West Philadelphia organized by the Overbrook Monarchs Youth Organization. More than 350 Philadelphia kids ages 5 – 15 from families at or… Read more

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3/20/14 – Martin Law Attorneys Presenting At Groundbreaking workers’ Comp CLE Program

March 20, 2014 (Philadelphia, PA) – Partners George Martin and Matthew Wilson of the workers’ compensation law firm of Martin Banks are presenting at the upcoming 28th Annual Fall Meeting of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Section hosted by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute on September 13th & 14th at the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center…. Read more

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3/20/14 – Martin Law: Award-Winning Red Cross Supporter

(Philadelphia, PA) – The Workers’ Compensation law firm of Martin Law continues to be a major supporter of the American Red Cross Philadelphia Legal Initiative, holding regular blood drives and receiving annual awards for their support of the Penn-Jersey Blood Services Region, which serves all of New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania. Blood drives are held twice annually… Read more