Cancer claims many lives. Thankfully though, there are many individuals who win their battle against cancer and survive their encounter with this terrible class of disease. However, just because a cancer is beat doesn’t mean that it can’t leave its surviving victim with some rather impactful things. One thing that many cancer survivors find themselves… Read more
On September 25, Matthew Wilson made an appearance on CBS 3’s Talk Philly to talk with Pat Ciarrocchi about the importance of certification when it comes to choosing an attorney for your workers’ compensation case. So Why Is Certification Important? Just as you would shop around for the best doctor if you had a medical… Read more
Many people who suffer severe injuries find that traditional medical treatments such as medication, injections, surgery and physical therapy do not always go far enough. To supplement these treatments, they may turn to acupuncture, massage therapy, and other alternative methods of healing. People who use alternative methods often say they find relief ”“ but when… Read more
One of the most common injuries to construction workers often has the quietest beginnings. Musculoskeletal disorders are injuries to muscles, tendons, nerves, cartilage and spinal disks. These injuries can develop from single accidents such as falls, but they often develop over time. Musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs, make up 25 percent of construction worker injuries. It… Read more
Throughout the U.S., millions of Americans use injectable needles to treat a wide range of chronic illnesses. The needle pricks that help keep these people alive and well could prove dangerous for sanitation workers who pick up and sort our garbage. When not properly disposed of, needles can stick these workers, creating a risk of… Read more
Worker misclassification is a major employment issue in the U.S. Workers who are classified as independent contractors are not eligible for workers’ compensation, health insurance and other benefits. It’s a cost savings for the business ”“ and a detriment for the worker. That imbalance of benefits is one reason a recent appellate court ruling regarding… Read more
August 28, 2014 (Philadelphia, PA) – Martin Law partners Matthew Wilson and George Martin are again playing key roles at the Annual Fall Meeting of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Section hosted by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute on September 11th and 12th at the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center in Hershey, PA. Wilson, the… Read more
The psychiatric patient showed up to the hospital at about 1:30 p.m., nearly an hour early for his appointment. According to National Public Radio, colleagues heard arguing and saw the patient pointing a gun at his psychiatrist. They called 911, but the shooting started at about 2:30 p.m. According to NPR, the psychiatrist told police… Read more
Martin Law is pleased to announce that four lawyers have been named to the 2015 Edition of Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable,… Read more
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