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Martin Law Supports over 2,800 Young Athletes in Fall Athletic Programs

Martin Law has partnered with LeagueSide for over 13 seasons to provide children with the opportunity to take the field. This autumn Martin Law worked... Read more
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MARTIN LAW ATTORNEYS NAMED TO THE 2022 BEST LAWYERS LIST!

Congratulations to our Attorneys that have been listed in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The 2022 Best Lawyers List includes: Joseph Conlan,... Read more
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Alfred Carlson becomes the Vice President of Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association

Congratulations to Attorney Alfred Carlson for becoming the Vice President of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association. Martin Law is proud of this momentous accomplishment. If... Read more
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Jenna King becomes Treasurer of the PBA Workers' Compensation Law Section.

Congratulations to Attorney Jenna King on becoming Treasurer of the PBA Workers' Compensation Law Section. This is an impressive accomplishment, and our Martin Law family... Read more
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Martin Law attorneys named to the 2021 Super Lawyers List!

Congratulations to our 12 attorneys, partners, and associates, who have been named to the 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List. The 2021 SUPER LAWYER... Read more
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Matt Wilson and Al Carlson Lecture on “Tough Problems”

Matt Wilson and Al Carlson Lecture on “Tough Problems” in Workers Compensation. Both are speakers for the education of lawyers through the Pennsylvania Bar Institute.... Read more
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Martin Law attorneys named to the 2021 Best Lawyers.

Congratulations to our Attorneys that have been listed as BEST LAWYERS. The 2021 Best Layers List includes: George Martin, Matthew Wilson, Joseph Huttemann, Alfred Carlson,... Read more
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Facilities fail to report the existence of toxic chemicals on properties

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A Reuters examination has uncovered that a national program, which is intended to flag and inform the public of the presence of hazardous chemicals, is not working in many states. This is because the program has poor oversight and plant owners are subsequently becoming careless with reporting issues. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act The… Read more

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2014 PA Workers’ Comp Average Weekly Wage Announced

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According to the Workers’ Compensation Act, injured workers are entitled to indemnity (wage-loss) benefits equal to two-thirds of their weekly wage for a work-related injury. However, there are minimum and maximum adjustments provided in the Act, and the benefit rate is set using the annual maximum in place at the time of injury. The maximum… Read more

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Winter storms hazardous for Pennsylvania workers

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With the winter season upon us, and a winter storm here this weekend, it is very important for workers in Pennsylvania to understand the risks of working during winter storms. Workers face many hazards during winter storms and cold weather. Employers are supposed to keep workers safe. That includes protecting workers from the hazards of… Read more

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Employment and changes to Workers’ Compensation benefits

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Many disabled individuals rely on the income provided by workers’ compensation benefits in order to meet their day-to-day expenses. Eligibility for workers’ compensation is subject to change, however. For example, if the person finds a new job, this may affect whether he or she can continue to receive workers’ compensation (or how much those benefits… Read more

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Survey: some workers afraid to report injuries

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Workplace injuries can be very serious and cause long-term complications and financial issues for workers in Pennsylvania. Companies are supposed to keep workplaces free from hazards and prevent workplace injuries. Unfortunately, workplace injuries continue to occur, and a new report shows that many workers are afraid to even report their injuries in the workplace. A… Read more

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Study: obese workers more likely to be injured

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Obesity has become a serious health issue in the United States. As more people struggle with their weight, health experts are becoming more concerned with the impact those extra pounds have on a person’s overall health and life expectancy. The health risks of being overweight and obese have been well-documented in many studies. These studies… Read more

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Report: workplace injuries down, severity up

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We often discuss the dangers of workplace injuries and the role workplace safety efforts have on the risk of being injured at work. Workplace injuries happen all the time in Pennsylvania and can be very devastating. A new report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics has some good news and bad news for workers across… Read more

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Are You Suffering from an Occupational Disease?

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court News Alert: If you have an occupational disease you may now be able file a lawsuit against your employer. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has opened up the possibility for law suits against employers for certain occupational diseases. The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act provides immunity to employers against third party claims being filed… Read more

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Older health care workers have higher risk of injury

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We’ve previously discussed the high risk of workplace injuries for health care workers in the United States. Health care workers suffer more workplace injuries compared to other industries, and a new study shows that older health care workers are more likely to be injured on the job. The study found that older workers in the… Read more

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OSHA investigating Salvation Army in Philly building collapse

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It has been six months since the collapse of a Salvation Army building in Philadelphia. While people stopped to remember those who died and were injured in the collapse, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is continuing its investigation into the incident. A construction crew was working to demolish the building next door when a… Read more