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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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Falls a safety hazard for residential construction workers

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The construction industry remains to be one of the most dangerous places for workers in the U.S. Falls are the leading cause of death for construction workers, with one-third of all construction fatalities being attributed to falls. A new study by Washington University found that that falls are more prevalent in residential construction compared to… Read more

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Will workers’ compensation be reformed in 2013?

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The Pennsylvania governor and lawmakers are trying to change workers’ compensation in the state. Lawmakers have proposed a bill that would increase the amount of time injured workers have to see employer-approved physicians for their medical treatment. The bill was proposed to reduce fraud and save companies money when paying workers’ compensation benefits to injured… Read more

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Four Attorneys: ‘Best of the Best’ for 2012

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We had a great year here at Martin Law. We are proud to share this latest honor, we have four attorneys who have been listed on the Super Lawyers’ ‘Best of the Best’ list for 2012. Attorneys George Martin, Matthew Wilson, Joseph Huttemann and Alfred Carlson have each been list as both Top 100 Pennsylvania and… Read more

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Low-wage workers more likely to be injured while working

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Low-wage workers are more likely to suffer financial losses after suffering on-the-job injuries and illnesses, according to researchers at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services. The report said that on average, only one in five low-wage workers have paid sick leave. When these workers are injured while working or suffer… Read more

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Three Selected to “Awesome Attorneys” List

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We are proud to announce that three Martin Banks attorneys, George Martin, partner; Matt Wilson, partner and Amit Shah, senior associate, have been listed as “Awesome Attorneys” in the December 2012 issue of Suburban Life and  Philadelphia Life magazines. “Most people going through an injury with a wage loss need reassurance that their case is being… Read more

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News Alert: New Subrogation Decision

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New case law marks win for the government but most importantly this is a big win for our clients and ensuring they are paid all the benefits to which they are entitled. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that the Workers’ Compensation carrier has no right to subrogation in a case where the third party recovery… Read more

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OSHA enforcement helps decrease workplace injuries

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Industries that have stronger OSHA enforcement and investigations have shown a decline in workplace injuries, according to a report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Workplace injuries declined in the manufacturing, construction and service sector during the last few years due to the increased OSHA enforcement in these industries. Unfortunately, not all industries have… Read more

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Certain industries increase risk of breast cancer in women

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Women who work in the manufacturing or service industry, specifically in bars and casinos, have a higher risk of developing breast cancer, according to a recent study. Some women may even be twice as likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer due to being exposed to cancer-causing chemicals at work. There are several workplace areas… Read more

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Insurance companies dropping coverage for some firefighters

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A Pennsylvania law is having severe consequences for firefighters who develop cancer. Several reports have shown that some insurance companies are dropping workers’ compensation coverage for volunteer firefighters due to a new workers’ compensation law. The Pennsylvania law ensures that firefighters can receive workers’ compensation if they develop cancer and can establish that it was… Read more

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OSHA guidelines to keep retail workers safe during Black Friday

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With Thanksgiving just a few days away, that means Black Friday shopping is also near. Black Friday shopping deals bring massive amounts of shoppers to retail stores. While Black Friday can be exciting and offer great savings, it also increases the risk for workplace accidents and injuries. The increased risk of workplace injuries and accidents… Read more