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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
Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Case Discusses Lunchtime Injury
When someone is injured on the job, that person may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, provided certain requirements are in place. Many workplace injuries can be very easily connected with regular job functions, which can help workers show that they were injured while they were working. However, there are instances where employers may contest… Read more
The Changing Workplace and the Impact on Workers’ Compensation
New trends change the way that we work. New machines make mass production quicker and easier. New formulas may make existing products better or stronger. Additions to the workforce can help companies manufacture more goods or provide more services to their customers. As technology advances, our workplaces must also change. These changes can lead to… Read more
Martin Law supports Radiothon for CHOP
For the second year in a row, Martin Law was a proud sponsor of last week’s 98.1 WOGL Loves Our Kids Radiothon to benefit Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Marketing Manager at the firm, April Colby, attended the Radiothon at CHOP and presented Martin Law’s donation of $3,000. The WOGL Radiothon is a fundraising event… Read more
Worker Death Again Highlights Dangers of Falls
Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases a reminder to construction workers concerning the dangers of falls on the job site. Whether working on a residential building or skyscraper, falls can lead to very serious injuries for workers. A recent construction accident also stresses the dangers of falls for Pennsylvania construction workers… Read more
Small Business and Office Safety – Are Safety Policies in Place?
Many employees, if asked, would say that their workplace has safety procedures that could be put in place in the event they become necessary. Workers may even notice their workplace conducting a fire or severe weather drill, so that everyone knows how to proceed in an efficient fashion. A study by Staples.com of offices and… Read more
What are the Most Dangerous Jobs?
Many of us know people employed in very challenging work environments. Those in the manufacturing industry are constantly working with machines that could cause serious injuries if not used properly. Construction accidents are common at worksites because of the difficulty in getting all workers at the job site on the same page. Police and firefighters… Read more
Police Have Higher Risk of Serious Illness
Philadelphia law enforcement officers, take note: a study of police officers in a major metropolitan police department reveals that their occupation appears to be linked to a variety of significant health problems. The researchers, from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the Centers for Disease Control, the University of Buffalo and other… Read more
Case Highlights Reporting Requirements for Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation
When someone is injured on-the-job, there may be a lot of confusion about what is going to happen next. While the injured worker will receive treatment for his or her injuries, the workplace may have some specific requirements in place that must be followed when an injury occurs. Additionally, if the employee will be filing… Read more
Workers with Disabilities Often Injured while Working
An on-the-job injury can take many different forms. Some of these injuries may result in time away from work, with workers’ compensation benefits being provided to the injured worker. Other injuries may be more serious, resulting in life-long disabilities. Occasionally, these employees are unable to return to their past positions, and might take on other… Read more