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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

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Farm workers face risk of pesticide poisoning

Farm workers face several hazards on the job but a new report found that many farm workers in the U.S. are exposed to serious health risks every year. Farm workers are exposed to pesticides every day while working and employers are not taking the appropriate precautions to protect their workers from pesticide poisoning and other… Read more

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Health care workers not protected from workplace hazards

Health care workers in Pennsylvania face many workplace hazards and are at risk for suffering workplace injuries throughout their career. All workers are supposed to be protected from workplace hazards but a new report found that health care workers are not protected as well as other workers in the U.S. A new report by the… Read more

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Construction falls can be prevented with proper safety equipment

In our previous blog posts, we’ve discussed the dangers construction workers in Pennsylvania face every time they work on a residential construction project. Falls are still the most common cause of workplace fatalities for construction workers, especially those who work in the residential construction industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in 2011, 64… Read more

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Pennsylvania Proud: The Story of Martin Law

“Making the world better, one client at a time.” Martin Law is honored to have participated in the local suburban publication “Pennsylvania Proud” – dedicated to the products created and delivered day in and day our in the Keystone State. “Many law firms go to great lengths to communicate strength, experience or size in order… Read more

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Be aware of the safety hazards this Fourth of July

Tomorrow is the Fourth of July and with the Independence Day celebrations, many people forget about the safety hazards that put many workers in Pennsylvania at risk. Every year after the Fourth of July, new reports highlight stories about firework-related injuries but they often forget to discuss how workers suffer injuries as well during this… Read more