How are workers’ compensation and Jimmy Fallon (star of the Tonight Show) related? They are linked by an injury known as a ring avulsion. Recently, Mr. Fallon suffered this serious injury and had to postpone the taping of his show. The same injury is commonly associated with workers’ compensation, as many jobs involving manual labor… Read more
After fighting to get Supplemental Security Income (SSI), most people don’t want to have to go through the process another time. For some recipients, though, being incarcerated means they will have to go through the application process again. When a person is incarcerated, his or her SSI benefits are suspended. If the incarceration lasts longer… Read more
At Martin Law, we are dedicated to helping injured and disabled people get the answers and compensation they need. As a part of that commitment, we have put together some videos that address frequently asked questions (FAQ) that our clients often ask us and uploaded them to our YouTube channel. In the coming weeks, we… Read more
Applying for Social Security is something that is a lifeline for some people. When you are disabled or unable to work, getting a monthly check can help you meet your basic needs. As we mentioned last week, it isn’t always easy to get Social Security benefits. In many cases, initial applications are denied. This means… Read more
June 18, 2015 (Philadelphia, PA) – Martin Law partner, Matt Wilson, has been certified as a specialist in the practice of workers’ compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Law Section. Wilson also served on the committee which helped to create and implement the certification process. Members of the committee were excluded from… Read more
Our clients and many people throughout Pennsylvania know firm founder George Martin as an advocate for injured and disabled individuals, but did you know that he is also an avid environmentalist? Recently, George was honored to be elected Chair of the Board of Trustees for Earthjustice, the world’s largest nonprofit environmental law firm. Earthjustice’s mission… Read more
June 9, 2015 (Philadelphia) – Martin Law founding partner George Martin was elected Chair of the Board of Trustees for Earthjustice, the world’s largest nonprofit environmental law firm. Martin has been a member of the Board of Trustees for nine years and is excited to Chair this organization he cares about deeply. Martin founded the… Read more
People who have applied for Social Security and have been denied have been complaining about the online appeal process. The Social Security Administration has responded to those complaints. People who need to appeal a decision can now do so using a streamlined online process. The online appeal option was put into place in 2007. Since… Read more
Suffering a serious injury is something that can affect you in ways you might not have considered. In the case of a spinal cord injury, you might find that you are unable to work. That can mean you have considerable financial difficulties ahead. One way that you might be able to get some financial relief… Read more
We are pleased to announce that once again, Martin Law has eight lawyers who have been named to the 2015 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Martin Law attorneys have a long tradition of making the list and 2015 marks the 10th year in a row that George Martin has been named as a… Read more
