Martin Law is pleased to announce that four lawyers have been named to the 2015 Edition of Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable,… Read more
In March 2014, three more Martin Law partners took the Workers’ Compensation Certification exam held for the second time by the Pennsylvania Bar Association. We are proud to announce that all three, John Dogum, Amit Shah and Joseph Conlan, have been certified as a specialist in the practice of workers’ compensation law by the Pennsylvania… Read more
Hundreds of motorists started out Valentine’s Day 2014 in a real jam. They were stuck in massive traffic, the result of multiple vehicle wrecks during morning rush hour on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Reportedly caused by icy road conditions and sun glare, the jam tied up traffic from Bensalem to Willow Grove, Pa. Luckily there were… Read more
Workplace accidents can be very traumatic for workers and their families. Accidents can cause fatalities and serious injuries that can change the rest of a worker’s life. Workers face different hazards and safety issues in the workplace but certain workers face more hazards on-the-job. Which jobs are considered to be the most dangerous in the… Read more
Martin law attorney Maria Bermudez-Harris was appointed as Co-Chair of the 2014 Social Security Disability Committee for the Philadelphia Bar Association by the 2014 Chancellor, William Fedulo, Esq. The committee is already off to a strong start as they host their first committee meeting. Maria and her co-chair, David Chermol will honor outgoing co-chairs, Sanjuanita… Read more
According to the Workers’ Compensation Act, injured workers are entitled to indemnity (wage-loss) benefits equal to two-thirds of their weekly wage for a work-related injury. However, there are minimum and maximum adjustments provided in the Act, and the benefit rate is set using the annual maximum in place at the time of injury. The maximum… Read more
Workplace injuries can be very serious and cause long-term complications and financial issues for workers in Pennsylvania. Companies are supposed to keep workplaces free from hazards and prevent workplace injuries. Unfortunately, workplace injuries continue to occur, and a new report shows that many workers are afraid to even report their injuries in the workplace. A… Read more
Pennsylvania Supreme Court News Alert: If you have an occupational disease you may now be able file a lawsuit against your employer. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has opened up the possibility for law suits against employers for certain occupational diseases. The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act provides immunity to employers against third party claims being filed… Read more
It has been six months since the collapse of a Salvation Army building in Philadelphia. While people stopped to remember those who died and were injured in the collapse, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is continuing its investigation into the incident. A construction crew was working to demolish the building next door when a… Read more
Martin Law is honored to have been ranked, for the 4th consecutive year, in the 2014 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® in the following area: Metropolitan Awards Tier 1, Philadelphia, Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants Firms included in the 2014 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for… Read more
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