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6/5/12 – Martin Law’s Huttemann To Present Phila CLE Program

PRESS RELEASE Date: June 5, 2012 Contact: Jamie K. Mulholland, Jamie Mulholland Marketing: (609) 770-2502, jamie@mulhollandmarketing.com April M. Colby, Marketing Manager, Martin Law: (267) 765-2024, acolby@paworkinjury.com Martin Law’ Huttemann to present Phila CLE Program (Philadelphia, PA) – Partner Joseph C. Huttemann of Martin Law will present a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program entitled “Advanced Workers’… Read more

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Falls Most Common Type of Fatal Construction Accident

The construction season is underway. With the economy slowly improving, more businesses may decide that now is the right time to start expanding their operations. Construction of new buildings can have jobsites filled with several types of different kinds of workers. While safety is usually a high priority, it is not uncommon for construction accidents… Read more

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Workers Need to Exercise Care in the Summer Heat

The Memorial Day weekend is often thought of as the start of the summer. This means warmer temperatures and an opportunity to complete outdoor projects. Whether it is construction of a new road, remodeling a home or working in the agriculture industry, many different occupations will be spending a great deal of time outdoors. Each… Read more

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Martin Law Attorneys Excel on 2012 Super Lawyers List

Martin Law once again has a dominating presence on the 2012 Super Lawyers® List. For the 3rd consecutive year all six of our partners are listed as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, including four partners on the Top 100 in Philadelphia. Also, Martin Law attorneys represent half of the workers’ comp attorneys listed on the Top 100… Read more

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On-the-job Injuries Caused by Co-workers Under the Influence?

Even under the best conditions, a construction site is a chaotic place. With so many different activities happening each and every day, it is important for all workers to be on the same page. Any mistake can lead to a construction accident which may cause serious injuries or death. To help reduce the risk of… Read more

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Pension Offset

In the case Horner v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Liquor Control Board), the Court reaffirmed its previous decisions that an employer can illustrate the extent to which it funded a defined benefit pension plan through expert actuarial testimony. If a defined benefit pension plan exists, the employer does not have to show any documentation of… Read more

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OSHA Criticized for Rulemaking Process

Whenever a serious workplace injury happens within Pennsylvania, there is often an investigation to determine the accident’s cause. What led to the worker’s injury? Is there anything that can be done to prevent these accidents and injuries from occurring in the future? State and federal agencies use this information to develop new rules that are… Read more

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Equivocal Evidence

In the case Potere v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (KEMCORP), the Court found that if a medical expert’s testimony is clearly contradictory on important points, an appeallate body is allowed to deem it equivocal. However, since the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) is the ultimate fact finder in deciding a case, it is up to the… Read more

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Death on the Job Report Released

Most of us know someone who has a dangerous occupation. Whether it is a construction worker at a crowded jobsite or a police officer making a traffic stop, it is impossible to predict when an accident may occur. Workers who end up with an injury may rely on workers’ compensation to help make ends meet,… Read more

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Distracted Drivers a Problem in Construction Zones?

By now, most of us are very familiar with the dangers of distracted driving. Reducing the number of accidents caused by distracted drivers has been a major focus of many different state and federal agencies. Pennsylvania has banned texting while driving, but handheld cellphone use is still permitted. As road construction season arrives, construction workers… Read more