In the case Upper Darby Township v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Nicastro), the Court reversed a judge’s decision to reinstate claimant’s benefits in 2004, due to the fact that the employee ceased working because of non-work related issues. The employer and employee had previously signed a “Binding Stipulation of Fact to Resolve the Issues in… Read more
PRESS RELEASE Date: June 5, 2012 Contact: Jamie K. Mulholland, Jamie Mulholland Marketing: (609) 770-2502, jamie@mulhollandmarketing.com April M. Colby, Marketing Manager, Martin Law: (267) 765-2024, acolby@paworkinjury.com Martin Law’ Harris Appointed to Friends of Farmworkers Board (Philadelphia, PA) – Associate Maria E. Harris of Martin Law has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Friends… Read more
PRESS RELEASE Date: June 5, 2012 Contact: Jamie K. Mulholland, Jamie Mulholland Marketing: (609) 770-2502, jamie@mulhollandmarketing.com April M. Colby, Marketing Manager, Martin Law: (267) 765-2024, acolby@paworkinjury.com Martin Law’ Huttemann to present Phila CLE Program (Philadelphia, PA) – Partner Joseph C. Huttemann of Martin Law will present a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program entitled “Advanced Workers’… Read more
The construction season is underway. With the economy slowly improving, more businesses may decide that now is the right time to start expanding their operations. Construction of new buildings can have jobsites filled with several types of different kinds of workers. While safety is usually a high priority, it is not uncommon for construction accidents… Read more
The Memorial Day weekend is often thought of as the start of the summer. This means warmer temperatures and an opportunity to complete outdoor projects. Whether it is construction of a new road, remodeling a home or working in the agriculture industry, many different occupations will be spending a great deal of time outdoors. Each… Read more
Martin Law once again has a dominating presence on the 2012 Super Lawyers® List. For the 3rd consecutive year all six of our partners are listed as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, including four partners on the Top 100 in Philadelphia. Also, Martin Law attorneys represent half of the workers’ comp attorneys listed on the Top 100… Read more
Even under the best conditions, a construction site is a chaotic place. With so many different activities happening each and every day, it is important for all workers to be on the same page. Any mistake can lead to a construction accident which may cause serious injuries or death. To help reduce the risk of… Read more
In the case Horner v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Liquor Control Board), the Court reaffirmed its previous decisions that an employer can illustrate the extent to which it funded a defined benefit pension plan through expert actuarial testimony. If a defined benefit pension plan exists, the employer does not have to show any documentation of… Read more
Whenever a serious workplace injury happens within Pennsylvania, there is often an investigation to determine the accident’s cause. What led to the worker’s injury? Is there anything that can be done to prevent these accidents and injuries from occurring in the future? State and federal agencies use this information to develop new rules that are… Read more
In the case Potere v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (KEMCORP), the Court found that if a medical expert’s testimony is clearly contradictory on important points, an appeallate body is allowed to deem it equivocal. However, since the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) is the ultimate fact finder in deciding a case, it is up to the… Read more
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