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

November 19, 2021

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!

August 20, 2021

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

June 16, 2021

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.

May 25, 2021

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!

May 27, 2021

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”

June 25, 2021

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.

May 20, 2021

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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Fatal accident highlights need for more safety regulations in PA

June 13, 2013

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The recent building collapse in Philadelphia highlights the dangers of operating demolition equipment and why it is important for companies to properly train workers on how to use this potentially dangerous equipment. Last week, a construction worker was using an excavator on a four-story building that was in the process of being demolished in downtown… Read more

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Layoffs and Your Workers’ Compensation Rights

June 10, 2013

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As most of the Philadelphia community is aware, it was recently announced that the School District of Philadelphia will be proceeding with mass layoffs of as many as 3,783 teachers and support staff. So the question we ask is how might this or any lay off affect your rights if you are, were or are… Read more

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How to avoid workplace hazards in Pennsylvania

June 7, 2013

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Workplace hazards pose a serious safety risk for many workers in Pennsylvania. Many workplace accidents can be prevented by understanding and addressing safety hazards in the workplace, but unfortunately, many workplaces do not take the appropriate steps to keep workers safe. Do you know what the most common workplace hazards are in your workplace? Many… Read more

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Paralyzed Worker Receives 11 Years, Six Figures of Back Pay

May 31, 2013December 16, 2020

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In a major decision handed down from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Court (Bureau Claim Number 2416884), a paraplegic who suffered an injury in 2002 while working as a camp counselor has received an increase of his Average Weekly Wage (AWW) dating back to the accident. As a result, the young man received just… Read more

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Sleep disorders may increase risk of workplace injuries

May 30, 2013

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May is National Sleep Awareness Month and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine is raising awareness of the workplace hazards employees with sleep disorders may face. They report that workers with sleep disorders can experience fatigue that can result in workplace accidents and injuries. There are many different types of sleep disorders but… Read more

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Workplaces need to prevent electrical safety hazards

May 24, 2013

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Electrical accidents at work can be very dangerous and often result in serious or fatal injuries. Unfortunately, many workers in Pennsylvania are exposed to electrical hazards on the job and are at risk for suffering a severe injury. May is National Electrical Safety Month and workplace safety advocates are trying to raise awareness about the… Read more

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Workplace deaths happen every day in Pennsylvania, US

May 17, 2013

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Workplace safety needs to be improved in Pennsylvania and throughout the country after a new report found that 150 people died from work-related injuries or illnesses every day in 2011. The report by the AFL-CIO said that fatal workplace injuries resulted in 13 deaths every day, and work-related illnesses killed 137 workers every day in… Read more

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Hospitals should track workplace injuries and accidents

May 7, 2013

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When a worker suffers a workplace injury, they often receive treatment from a hospital or clinic. While hospitals track a lot of information about their patients, they do not keep track of workplace injuries that require medical attention. Reports show that over four million workers are injured every year in the U.S. and workplace safety… Read more

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Pennsylvania firefighters losing workers’ compensation coverage

May 3, 2013

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Insurance companies are dropping firefighters from their workers’ compensation coverage in Pennsylvania due to reports showing that firefighters have an increased risk of developing cancer. Insurers started dropping coverage after the Firefighters Cancer Presumption Act was approved in 2011. The Firefighters Cancer Presumption Act says that every form of cancer can be considered a work-related… Read more