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
A north-central Pennsylvania county about 250 miles from Philadelphia had two fatal workplace accidents in three days. First, a bulldozer accident killed a man who was working on a log road in the county. The 23-year-old was fatally injured when his bulldozer turned over on a small hillside. The accident was believed to have occurred… Read more
If you currently receive Social Security disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you need to understand that there is no such thing as permanent disability guaranteeing future payment of benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will periodically review your case to see if your disabling medical impairments ended or improved, and if you… Read more
March 20, 2014 [Photo caption] Attorney Maria Harris prepares to deliver over $500 of school supplies donated by the attorneys and staff of Martin Law to a “Community Day” event held recently in West Philadelphia organized by the Overbrook Monarchs Youth Organization. More than 350 Philadelphia kids ages 5 – 15 from families at or… Read more
A Pennsylvania man who suffered serious injuries in an October 2010 industrial workplace accident was apparently able to return to his job, only to be flown to a hospital recently after being involved in a second workplace accident. The man works for a company that turns sawdust into hardwood fuel pellets. His jobsite contains machinery… Read more
Worker’s compensation laws are designed to protect people who are injured on the job. But an injury on the job doesn’t always result in compensation, as shown by a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling. The case involved NFL player Ainsley Battles, a former defensive back for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He tore his left hamstring in… Read more
The Social Security Administration recently announced some news that may worry some Philadelphia residents. The administration is proposing to make the rules for applying for disability benefits even stricter. Today, most people apply for benefits by making a case for why they should be approved. This includes providing relevant medical information that speaks to their… Read more
Is daylight saving time actually dangerous for workers? Clocks in Pennsylvania sprang forward an hour on March 9, giving residents one extra hour of daylight in the evenings. But the extra hour came at the expense of sleep for many. Americans sleep for an average of 40 fewer minutes on the Sunday before daylight saving… Read more
Firefighters in Pennsylvania face many risks while working. Firefighters have to work in very hazardous conditions that increase the chances of suffering a serious or fatal workplace injury. The dangers of being a firefighter are pretty well-known. That is why it may surprise many people to hear that traffic accidents are a serious safety hazards… Read more
For nearly two years, the Social Security Administration has been piloting a program in Philadelphia that it hoped would better protect individuals receiving Social Security disability benefits or retirement benefits. The SSA began conducting background checks on people who applied to be a representative payee of a disabled or elderly person who received benefits but… Read more
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