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Paralyzed Worker Receives 11 Years, Six Figures of Back Pay

In a major decision handed down from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Court (Bureau Claim Number 2416884), a paraplegic who suffered an injury in 2002 while working as a camp counselor has received an increase of his Average Weekly Wage (AWW) dating back to the accident. As a result, the young man received just… Read more

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Sleep disorders may increase risk of workplace injuries

May is National Sleep Awareness Month and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine is raising awareness of the workplace hazards employees with sleep disorders may face. They report that workers with sleep disorders can experience fatigue that can result in workplace accidents and injuries. There are many different types of sleep disorders but… Read more

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Workplaces need to prevent electrical safety hazards

Electrical accidents at work can be very dangerous and often result in serious or fatal injuries. Unfortunately, many workers in Pennsylvania are exposed to electrical hazards on the job and are at risk for suffering a severe injury. May is National Electrical Safety Month and workplace safety advocates are trying to raise awareness about the… Read more

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All Five Partners Make Super Lawyers List

More workers’ comp claimants’ attorneys listed than any other firm in the state At Martin Law we strive to give every client the best possible representation available during their workers’ compensation or Social Security Disability claims. This year’s Super Lawyers list acknowledges the hard work that our attorneys do for every case. For the 4th… Read more

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Workplace deaths happen every day in Pennsylvania, US

Workplace safety needs to be improved in Pennsylvania and throughout the country after a new report found that 150 people died from work-related injuries or illnesses every day in 2011. The report by the AFL-CIO said that fatal workplace injuries resulted in 13 deaths every day, and work-related illnesses killed 137 workers every day in… Read more

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Hospitals should track workplace injuries and accidents

When a worker suffers a workplace injury, they often receive treatment from a hospital or clinic. While hospitals track a lot of information about their patients, they do not keep track of workplace injuries that require medical attention. Reports show that over four million workers are injured every year in the U.S. and workplace safety… Read more

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Pennsylvania firefighters losing workers’ compensation coverage

Insurance companies are dropping firefighters from their workers’ compensation coverage in Pennsylvania due to reports showing that firefighters have an increased risk of developing cancer. Insurers started dropping coverage after the Firefighters Cancer Presumption Act was approved in 2011. The Firefighters Cancer Presumption Act says that every form of cancer can be considered a work-related… Read more