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Martin Law Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Super Lawyers List!

Congratulations to Our 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars! We’re proud to announce that 12 of our attorneys — including partners and associates — have... Read more
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Jenna King, Esq. Concludes Her Term as Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section

The attorneys and staff at Martin Law would like to congratulate Jenna King, Esq. for her distinguished service as she concludes her term as Chair... Read more
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Martin Law Partner Amit Shah, Esq. Inducted as a Fellow of the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in the Class of 2026

We’re proud to share that Amit Shah, Esq., Partner at Martin Law, has been inducted as a Fellow of the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers (CWCL).... Read more
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Martin Law Partner Amit Shah, Esq. Receives the 2026 Martha Hampton Award!

We’re proud to share that Amit Shah, Esq., Partner at Martin Law, was named the 2026 Martha Hampton Award recipient and recognized on April 9th, 2026.... Read more
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Martin Law Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Edition & The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2026 Edition)

We’re proud to announce that 11 of our attorneys have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® (2026 Edition), and one attorney has been... Read more
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George Martin, Esq. (Retired), the founder of Martin Law, has been inducted into the Legends of Justice Hall of Fame

We’re proud to announce that George Martin, Esq., the founder of Martin Law, has been inducted into the Legends of Justice Hall of Fame. Pro-Labor... Read more
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Are older workers more likely to suffer a workplace injury?

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Older workers often face the stigma that they are more likely to be injured on the job and cost their employer more money. Are older workers more likely to be injured at work and if they are, what are employers doing to prevent injuries to older workers? More people are working longer and putting off… Read more

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Workplace accidents high in hydraulic fracking towns

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Hydraulic fracturing or fracking has boomed in cities throughout the U.S., including in Pennsylvania. While there are still concerns over the environmental safety of hydraulic fracking, another issue has been added to the debate. A new study found that towns with hydraulic fracking operations for oil and natural gas have lead to an increase in… Read more

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Attorney Harris “Writing” Article Published

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Attorney Maria E. Harris, recently had an article published in The Legal Intelligencer. The article, “The Significance of Writing in the Legal Setting” was published in the “Young Lawyers Supplement” to The Legal Intelligencer on Tuesday, January 22. In the article, Maria talks about being an attorney annd why the ability to write, proficiently, is… Read more

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Workplace fatalities decrease in Pennsylvania

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Workplace accidents that cause fatal injuries may be declining in Pennsylvania, a new federal report stated earlier this month. Workplace fatalities in Pennsylvania decreased by 16 percent in 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fatal workplace accidents and injuries accounted for 186 deaths in Pennsylvania in 2011, down from 221 workplace deaths in… Read more

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Will workers’ compensation be reformed in 2013?

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The Pennsylvania governor and lawmakers are trying to change workers’ compensation in the state. Lawmakers have proposed a bill that would increase the amount of time injured workers have to see employer-approved physicians for their medical treatment. The bill was proposed to reduce fraud and save companies money when paying workers’ compensation benefits to injured… Read more

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Four Attorneys: ‘Best of the Best’ for 2012

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We had a great year here at Martin Law. We are proud to share this latest honor, we have four attorneys who have been listed on the Super Lawyers’ ‘Best of the Best’ list for 2012. Attorneys George Martin, Matthew Wilson, Joseph Huttemann and Alfred Carlson have each been list as both Top 100 Pennsylvania and… Read more

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Low-wage workers more likely to be injured while working

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Low-wage workers are more likely to suffer financial losses after suffering on-the-job injuries and illnesses, according to researchers at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services. The report said that on average, only one in five low-wage workers have paid sick leave. When these workers are injured while working or suffer… Read more

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Three Selected to “Awesome Attorneys” List

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We are proud to announce that three Martin Banks attorneys, George Martin, partner; Matt Wilson, partner and Amit Shah, senior associate, have been listed as “Awesome Attorneys” in the December 2012 issue of Suburban Life and  Philadelphia Life magazines. “Most people going through an injury with a wage loss need reassurance that their case is being… Read more

Law Changes and Updates

News Alert: New Subrogation Decision

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New case law marks win for the government but most importantly this is a big win for our clients and ensuring they are paid all the benefits to which they are entitled. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that the Workers’ Compensation carrier has no right to subrogation in a case where the third party recovery… Read more

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OSHA enforcement helps decrease workplace injuries

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Industries that have stronger OSHA enforcement and investigations have shown a decline in workplace injuries, according to a report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Workplace injuries declined in the manufacturing, construction and service sector during the last few years due to the increased OSHA enforcement in these industries. Unfortunately, not all industries have… Read more