If you currently receive Social Security disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you need to understand that there is no such thing as permanent disability guaranteeing future payment of benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will periodically review your case to see if your disabling medical impairments ended or improved, and if you… Read more
March 20, 2014 (Philadelphia, PA) – Four attorneys from the Workers’ Compensation law firm of Martin Law have been named to the 2013 edition of “The Best Lawyers in America.” The inclusion of Alfred J. Carlson, John P. Dogum, George Martin and Matthew L. Wilson in the 19th edition of Best Lawyers make Martin Law the most… Read more
March 20, 2014 [Photo caption] Attorney Maria Harris prepares to deliver over $500 of school supplies donated by the attorneys and staff of Martin Law to a “Community Day” event held recently in West Philadelphia organized by the Overbrook Monarchs Youth Organization. More than 350 Philadelphia kids ages 5 – 15 from families at or… Read more
March 20, 2014 (Philadelphia, PA) – Partners George Martin and Matthew Wilson of the workers’ compensation law firm of Martin Banks are presenting at the upcoming 28th Annual Fall Meeting of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Section hosted by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute on September 13th & 14th at the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center…. Read more
(Philadelphia, PA) – The Workers’ Compensation law firm of Martin Law continues to be a major supporter of the American Red Cross Philadelphia Legal Initiative, holding regular blood drives and receiving annual awards for their support of the Penn-Jersey Blood Services Region, which serves all of New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania. Blood drives are held twice annually… Read more
March 20, 2014 (Philadelphia, PA) -The law firm of Martin Banks, founded in Philadelphia in 1979, has changed its name to ‘Martin LLC.’ The new moniker simplifies the firm’s brand to reflect the one name that has consistently appeared on the firm’s marquee since 1979. It was selected by the partnership as a whole to… Read more
March 20, 2014 (Philadelphia, PA) – In a major decision handed down from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Court, a paraplegic who suffered an injury in 2002 while working as a camp counsellor has received an increase of his Average Weekly Wage (AWW) dating back to the accident. As a result, the young man… Read more
A Pennsylvania man who suffered serious injuries in an October 2010 industrial workplace accident was apparently able to return to his job, only to be flown to a hospital recently after being involved in a second workplace accident. The man works for a company that turns sawdust into hardwood fuel pellets. His jobsite contains machinery… Read more
Worker’s compensation laws are designed to protect people who are injured on the job. But an injury on the job doesn’t always result in compensation, as shown by a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling. The case involved NFL player Ainsley Battles, a former defensive back for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He tore his left hamstring in… Read more
The Social Security Administration recently announced some news that may worry some Philadelphia residents. The administration is proposing to make the rules for applying for disability benefits even stricter. Today, most people apply for benefits by making a case for why they should be approved. This includes providing relevant medical information that speaks to their… Read more
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