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Attorney Carlson on Workers Comp Hearing Loss Claims

Martin Law partner Alfred J. Carlson was recently quoted in an article titled, “Work-Related Hearing Loss Claims: Conclusive Data Prove Elusive” written by Karen Pallarito for The Hearing Journal on April 2013 – Volume 66 – Issue 4. The article discusses the ongoing significant problem of hearing loss in the U.S. and the trend of… Read more

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Attorney George Martin Honored by Local Conservation Group

  George Martin, founding partner of Martin, LLC was recently honored by the French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust with the “Morris Conservation Award” for his contributions to the organization’s work. Martin, who was honored along with his wife, Christy, has a deep commitment to the environment. He and his wife are both former French… Read more

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First responders have higher risk of suffering mental disorders

Mental disorders can affect any type of worker in the U.S but a new study found that first responders who are new to the job have a higher risk of suffering from a mental disorder after witnessing repeated traumatic events while working. The study found that first responders, firefighters and police officers who are relatively… Read more

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Most common workplace injuries can be prevented

Workplace accidents continue to happen in Pennsylvania and throughout the nation. While a lot has been in the news about different workplace hazards and accidents, do workers really know what type of workplace injuries they are most likely to suffer? Workplace injuries can range from minor to life-threatening so it is important for workers and… Read more

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Workplace accidents increase after daylight saving time change

Earlier this week, Pennsylvania and the rest of the country set their clocks ahead one hour in observance of daylight saving time. The spring tradition continues to make people lose one hour of sleep so that there is more daylight during the spring and summer. While many people have become used to the time change,… Read more

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Forklift safety hazards include carbon monoxide poisoning

Forklifts are commonly used in the manufacturing and construction industry, making it vital that workers and employers in these industries understand the safety risks associated with forklifts. While many employers understand their duty to educate and train employees on how to drive forklifts, many employers and workers don’t understand the hazards of using forklifts and… Read more

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PA workers’ comp cases need medical testimony to prove illness

A recent court ruling by the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board may have significant impact on future workers’ compensation cases filed in the state. The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board ruled that injured workers who file a workers’ compensation claim need to establish how their workplace injury contributed to their subsequent illness. The board said… Read more

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Are older workers more likely to suffer a workplace injury?

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

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

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