Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are two programs that provide cash benefits to disabled individuals.  While both programs require that claimants be disabled from work, the financial eligibility requirements under each program are very different.   SSDI is insurance for workers SSDI is not a “hand-out” or a welfare program. … Read more

A national study found that workers’ compensation insurance costs for Pennsylvania businesses have gone down. Among the 50 states, Pennsylvania used to rank 17th for highest insurance costs. Now Pennsylvania ranks 26th. Pennsylvania employers are required by state law to have workers’ compensation insurance. This requirement generally applies to any employer that has one or… Read more

Professional football players are like any other Pennsylvania employee — they might be entitled to workers’ compensation when they are injured on the job. Football is a dangerous sport, and there are reports showing that players who suffered concussions have developed degenerative brain diseases, such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), dementia, and Alzheimer’s. What is… Read more

As much as you may love social media, give it a rest while you’re involved in a legal case. Information on social media is not private. Once you post, share, tag or text, it can never be taken back or deleted- it’s out there waiting to be discovered. Whether you realize you’re doing it or… Read more

(Philadelphia, PA) – Martin Law partner, Amit Shah, has been named Co-Chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Workers Compensation Section for 2017. This position has been previously held by Martin Law partners George Martin in 1995 and Al Carlson in 2008. Shah became a partner at Martin Law in 2015 and is a certified specialist… Read more

Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry, and they have been happening far too frequently in Philadelphia. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, falls accounted for 40% of all fatalities investigated by OSHA’s Philadelphia office since October 1, 2015. Investigations into Falls at Construction Sites… Read more

Injured workers will inevitably be sent for medical evaluation and treatment, often by doctors hand-picked by the Employer. These examinations play a significant role in determining your entitlement to benefits. Therefore, it is vital to know what to expect and how to react. Don’t delay—seek medical attention immediately If you get hurt at work, it… Read more

Every day, hard-working truck drivers, contractors, traveling nurses, and many other occupations take to Pennsylvania’s streets and highways to serve the public. A vast majority of these workers come home to their families at the end of the day, safe and in one piece; however, this can all change in a heartbeat. A slippery road… Read more

“What is the workers’ compensation deposition process?” Getting injured on the job is unfamiliar territory for most workers. Injured workers typically have a number of questions about the process. This article deals with the deposition, a routine aspect of many workers’ compensation cases. What is a deposition? If you are filing a workers’ compensation claim,… Read more