Many people in Philadelphia likely heard about the huge number of arrests and subsequent indictments of retired police officers in New York for defrauding the Social Security disability program. The shocking news undoubtedly left many people wondering how they could get away with it? How could their applications have been accepted when they were clearly… Read more
When a person thinks of the workers’ compensation system, he or she rarely considers attempted murder. However, a woman who was attacked by her own son can actually receive workers’ compensation benefits, according to a ruling from Commonwealth Court. The woman was caring for her son via a state compensation agreement. According to records, the… Read more
Workplace accidents can be very traumatic for workers and their families. Accidents can cause fatalities and serious injuries that can change the rest of a worker’s life. Workers face different hazards and safety issues in the workplace but certain workers face more hazards on-the-job. Which jobs are considered to be the most dangerous in the… Read more
Workplace fatalities can highlight certain hazards in the workplace that need to be addressed and improved. Companies and workers should be aware of fatal work accidents in their industry and in general to stay up-to-date on safety issues and how workplace safety can be improved. Workers in Pennsylvania may be surprised to hear that workplace… Read more
Recent statistics from the Department of Labor show a disturbing figure for industrial workers across the United States. Fatal accidents in the mining industry increased in 2013, according to the DOL. Last year, 42 miners were killed in work accidents, compared to 36 in the previous year. A majority of the increase in mining fatalities… Read more
Despite the fact that the state of Pennsylvania is in the throes of winter, construction work continues in the Philadelphia area as well as throughout the state. Accordingly, the possibility that a worker will be injured in a construction accident exists. In fact, earlier this month a man was injured and taken to an area… Read more
Martin law attorney Maria Bermudez-Harris was appointed as Co-Chair of the 2014 Social Security Disability Committee for the Philadelphia Bar Association by the 2014 Chancellor, William Fedulo, Esq. The committee is already off to a strong start as they host their first committee meeting. Maria and her co-chair, David Chermol will honor outgoing co-chairs, Sanjuanita… Read more
A Reuters examination has uncovered that a national program, which is intended to flag and inform the public of the presence of hazardous chemicals, is not working in many states. This is because the program has poor oversight and plant owners are subsequently becoming careless with reporting issues. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act The… Read more
According to the Workers’ Compensation Act, injured workers are entitled to indemnity (wage-loss) benefits equal to two-thirds of their weekly wage for a work-related injury. However, there are minimum and maximum adjustments provided in the Act, and the benefit rate is set using the annual maximum in place at the time of injury. The maximum… Read more
With the winter season upon us, and a winter storm here this weekend, it is very important for workers in Pennsylvania to understand the risks of working during winter storms. Workers face many hazards during winter storms and cold weather. Employers are supposed to keep workers safe. That includes protecting workers from the hazards of… Read more
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