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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
OSHA proposes rule to report workplace injuries, illnesses online
Workplace accidents can result in serious injuries and fatalities. That is why it is important for employers to make sure their workplaces are safe and free from hazards. Employers are supposed to keep track of workplace injuries and have a list of previous injuries and illnesses available to employees. Certain companies are also required to… Read more
Safety groups want better protections for temp workers
Temporary workers face many hazards in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. Permanent workers often receive more training and receive better benefits from their employers. Temporary workers, on the other hand, are just that: temporary. Many employers don’t take the time or effort to make sure these workers are prepared to safety perform their job… Read more
More Pennsylvania residents applying for Social Security Disability
Nearly 400,000 Pennsylvania residents qualified for disability in 2011, and the numbers have grown from there. This follows a national trend of more Americans applying for disability payments, and being awarded them through Social Security. The CBO states that the numbers have tripled in the last 40 years. The Social Security Administration handles the disability… Read more
What to know about OSHA workplace inspections
Workplace safety is an important issue for workers and employers. Unfortunately, workplace accidents happen all the time in Pennsylvania. Many workplace accidents and injuries are preventable if only employers would follow safety standards and regulations like providing training to employers and making sure hazards in the workplace are reduced. Federal workplace safety and health regulations… Read more
Martin Law listed among 2014 “Best Law Firms”
Martin Law is honored to have been ranked, for the 4th consecutive year, in the 2014 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® in the following area: Metropolitan Awards Tier 1, Philadelphia, Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants Firms included in the 2014 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for… Read more
OSHA issues online tools to reduce chemical exposure
Many workers are at risk for being exposed to dangerous chemicals while working in the United States. Workplaces that use dangerous chemicals are supposed to follow safety regulations and rules issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Unfortunately, OSHA’s guidelines for chemical exposure are lacking. A majority of the hazardous chemical exposure limits issued… Read more
Ticket to Work Program
The Social Security Administration (SSA), which has served the most vulnerable Americans for decades, discovered years ago that some Supplementary Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program participants were likely to receive disability benefits their entire lives. Many of these beneficiaries wanted to work, but were limited by SSA program rules which… Read more
PROMISE initiative aims to provide better outcomes for kids on SSI
The United States government recently announced a new initiative aimed at improving the long-term health, education and employment outcomes for children with disabilities who are currently receiving Supplemental Security Income. The new initiative is known as Promoting Readiness of Minors in Supplemental Security Income, or PROMISE. It will involve a coordination of efforts between the… Read more
More People Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits
The number of people receiving Social Security disability benefits is on the rise. It has almost tripled since 1980, when there were about 2.8 million workers and 1.8 million dependents receiving Social Security disability insurance payments. By 2010, this number rose to 8.2 million workers and 2.1 million dependents, reports Reuters news. Social Security disability… Read more