Temporary workers are more likely to be involved in a workplace accident, according to a new study by the Chicago School of Public Health. The risk for temp workers may only increase as more temp workers are used by U.S. companies. Temp workers have substantially increased during the last 20 years. In 1990, there were… Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Parkinson’s disease may be more common among industrial workers in Pennsylvania and the U.S., according to a recent study. Researchers reported that workers exposed to industrial solvents have an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Researchers studied sets of twins where only one twin had Parkinson’s disease. The twins were questioned about their work history… Read more
Despite serious workplace injuries and fatalities declining, safety hazards remain for farm workers in the U.S. Overall, accidents and fatalities have declined on farms but fatal accidents involving grain bins and silos have still not improved. The annual number of fatal grain bin and silo accidents on farms actually increased during the last decade, emphasizing… Read more
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