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Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law is always evolving, through statutory changes and judicial and administrative changes. These changes directly affect the rights and claims of injured workers, sometimes favorably and sometimes to their detriment. The law firm of Martin Law strives to stay on top of these changes so that we can protect our clients’ benefits… Read more

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Workers Comp Benefits Suspended When Worker Refuses Detox Program

This past fall, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld a ruling that a workers’ compensation insurer can suspend benefits when an injured worker refuses to enter a detox program – despite the fact that completing the program will not treat the injured worker’s underlying medical condition or help her return to her pre-injury employment position…. Read more

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Maximum Benefit Rate Announced

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has announced that the maximum workers’ compensation benefit rate for an injury that occurs in 2010 will be $845.00 per week. The maximum rate for a 2009 injury is $836.00, making this one of the smallest yearly increases in recent history.

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Martin Law Hosts Annual Blood Drive

Martin Law will sponsor a Blood Drive for the American Red Cross on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 from 9 am – 3 pm. The Blood Drive will take place on the 19th Floor of our building at 1818 Market Street, Philadelphia. Walk-ins are welcome or you can sign up online to donate!