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Workers’ Compensation Legislative Alert

Your rights are under attack in Pennsylvania! On August 6, 2013 House Bill No. 1636 was placed before The General Assembly of Pennsylvania and is set to be voted on by the The Pennsylvania House of Representatives. This bill would allow employers to establish a coordinated care organization for the treatment of injured workers. If… Read more

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Industrial chemical accidents not accurately reported in US

Industrial chemical accidents can be very dangerous for industrial workers in Pennsylvania and throughout the U.S. The government tracks industrial chemical accidents in an effort to make the industrial workplace safer. Unfortunately, a new report found that federal records on industrial chemical accidents are only 10 percent accurate. The report said that the government is… Read more

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Welder killed in Pennsylvania after industrial accident

Industrial workers face many hazards in the workplace, and a recent workplace accident highlights the risks these workers face in Pennsylvania. A welder was recently killed in a workplace accident after a 10,000 gallon fuel oil tank exploded at an industrial worksite. The explosion happened at Brownies Oil Co. in Mercer County. The explosion resulted… Read more

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Workplace fatalities increase for construction, oil workers

As the housing market recovers and the energy industry continues to boom, reports on workplace safety show that the improving economy may be having a dangerous impact on certain industry workers in the U.S. The Labor Department recently reported that both the construction industry and gas and oil industry saw an increase in fatal injuries… Read more

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Martin Law Supports Back to School Supply Drive

Martin law is proud to be a supporter of the Young Lawyers Divisions’ (YLD) First Annual Back to School Supply Drive. Our own Maria Bermudez-Harris is the Vice Chair of the organization. Below is a message from the YLD: The Young Lawyers Division is proud to announce that it is partnering with the Pennsylvania Bar… Read more

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Ergonomic issues should be addressed to prevent injuries at work

Workers in Pennsylvania are at risk for suffering many different types of workplace accidents. One common cause of workplace injuries that is often overlooked by many employers and workers are musculoskeletal disorders that are caused by workplace ergonomic issues. Musculoskeletal disorders include carpal tunnel syndrome and other injuries caused by putting too much stress on… Read more

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Equipment not protecting hydraulic fracturing workers from toxins

Many industrial workers are exposed to dangerous toxins in the workplace but hydraulic fracturing workers may face some of the most dangerous health hazards on the job. A new study found that workers in the hydraulic fracturing industry may be exposed to dangerous levels of silica despite wearing protective equipment. Workers have been exposed to… Read more

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Tree trimmer killed after working near power lines

A tree-trimmer in Pennsylvania was killed in a workplace accident that highlights the dangers of working near power lines. The man was working for a tree-trimming company and was trimming trees when he hit a power line. The worker suffered fatal injuries after being electrocuted by the 12,000 volt-power line, according to the local coroner… Read more

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8/1/13 – Martin Attorneys Receive Inaugural State WC Certifications

August 1, 2013 (Philadelphia, PA) – Three partners from Martin Law are now Workers’ Compensation Specialists after successfully taking the first-ever offered certification exam held in the spring by the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Workers’ Compensation Section. Firm founder George Martin and partners Joe Huttemann and Al Carlson are three of just 149 attorneys in all… Read more