Many industrial workers are exposed to dangerous toxins in the workplace but hydraulic fracturing workers may face some of the most dangerous health hazards on the job. A new study found that workers in the hydraulic fracturing industry may be exposed to dangerous levels of silica despite wearing protective equipment. Workers have been exposed to… Read more
A tree-trimmer in Pennsylvania was killed in a workplace accident that highlights the dangers of working near power lines. The man was working for a tree-trimming company and was trimming trees when he hit a power line. The worker suffered fatal injuries after being electrocuted by the 12,000 volt-power line, according to the local coroner… Read more
August 1, 2013 (Philadelphia, PA) – Three partners from Martin Law are now Workers’ Compensation Specialists after successfully taking the first-ever offered certification exam held in the spring by the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Workers’ Compensation Section. Firm founder George Martin and partners Joe Huttemann and Al Carlson are three of just 149 attorneys in all… Read more
Farm workers face several hazards on the job but a new report found that many farm workers in the U.S. are exposed to serious health risks every year. Farm workers are exposed to pesticides every day while working and employers are not taking the appropriate precautions to protect their workers from pesticide poisoning and other… Read more
Health care workers in Pennsylvania face many workplace hazards and are at risk for suffering workplace injuries throughout their career. All workers are supposed to be protected from workplace hazards but a new report found that health care workers are not protected as well as other workers in the U.S. A new report by the… Read more
“Making the world better, one client at a time.” Martin Law is honored to have participated in the local suburban publication “Pennsylvania Proud” – dedicated to the products created and delivered day in and day our in the Keystone State. “Many law firms go to great lengths to communicate strength, experience or size in order… Read more
Tomorrow is the Fourth of July and with the Independence Day celebrations, many people forget about the safety hazards that put many workers in Pennsylvania at risk. Every year after the Fourth of July, new reports highlight stories about firework-related injuries but they often forget to discuss how workers suffer injuries as well during this… Read more
Now that we are approaching the dog days of summer, it is important for workers and employers to be aware of the dangers of heat-related illnesses. It is especially important for employees in Pennsylvania who work outside this summer to be aware of the signs of heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses to stay safe… Read more
In March, three Martin Law partners took the Workers’ Compensation Certification exam held for the very first time by the Pennsylvania Bar Association. We are proud to announce that all three, George Martin, Joe Huttemann and Al Carlson, have been certified as a specialist in the practice of workers’ compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar… Read more
