In Pennsylvania, employees can receive workers’ compensation benefits, while independent contractors typically cannot. While this seems like a straightforward issue, in reality it is one of the most complicated areas of workers’ comp law. A recent case handled by Martin Law shows just how complex this area of the law can be and how something… Read more
Recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance have probably been following the news closely since it was announced that the SSDI trust fund will likely go broke by late 2016. In a recent development, brought on by the government attempting to keep SSD benefits funded, it has come to light that $371.5 million in overpayments have… Read more
When you learn that you have cancer, uncertainty is one of the ruling factors in your life. You might wonder how you are going to make ends meet if you are unable to continue working. In some cases, the answer to that problem is by applying for Social Security Disability Income. Many cancer diagnoses are… Read more
(Philadelphia, PA) – Martin Law partner, Amit Shah, has been named Co-Chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section for 2017. Shah will act as Co-Chair elect in 2016, before serving as Co-Chair in 2017. This position has been previously held by Martin Law partners George Martin in 1995 and Al Carlson in 2008…. Read more
(Philadelphia, PA) – Robert DiSandro has joined Martin Law as an associate in the Workers’ Compensation department. Mr. DiSandro received his undergraduate degree in finance from Saint Joseph’s University in 2012 where he graduated cum laude. He received his law degree from the Villanova University School of Law in 2015, where he also graduated cum… Read more
August 11, 2015 (Philadelphia, PA) – Martin Law partner, Amit Shah, has been named a committee member of the newly-formed Diversity and Inclusion sub-committee of the Workers’ Compensation Section, along with four other committee members. This committee was formed in support of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Chancellor Albert Dandridge’s initiative to advance diversity and inclusion… Read more
Applying for Social Security benefits can be a real challenge. Just trying to wade through the eligibility qualifications for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability can be frustrating. Many people opt to seek assistance when they are applying for SSI or SSD. One important factor that you have understand is which program you should… Read more
“How long does it take to get my workers’ comp payment?” Questions about the details and timing of the workers’ comp process are extremely popular – and for a good reason! If you’ve been hurt at work, you want to know exactly what to expect from the process and, more importantly, when you are likely… Read more
We have previously discussed how Social Security Administration programs can benefit children. One of the programs that can help some children is the Supplemental Security Income program. This program is meant to help people who meet certain requirements, including requirements regarding income and resources. Understanding the eligibility requirements for SSI can help people who are… Read more
As a leading workers’ compensation firm in Pennsylvania, we receive a wide range of questions related to workers’ comp settlements. Why are there so many questions about settlements? The answer: people ask questions about workers’ comp settlements because they want to know how to settle and whether or not they should settle. In the videos… Read more
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