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
(Philadelphia, PA) – Tim Worrall has joined Martin Law as an associate. Worrall focuses primarily on Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law and prior to joining the firm he was a legal intern at a criminal defense firm. He is a graduate of Widener University and Villanova University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Worrall… 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
(Philadelphia) –Martin Law founding partner George Martin was re-elected Chair of the Board of Trustees for Earthjustice, the world’s largest nonprofit environmental law firm. Martin has been a member of the Board of Trustees for ten years and is excited to Chair this organization he cares about deeply for another year. Martin founded the workers’… 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
(Philadelphia, PA) – Martin Law staff participated in a team building workshop on Saturday, May 14 2016 that helped to benefit five children from the Boys & Girls club of Rehoboth Beach, DE. During the annual staff retreat, Martin Law participated in the Professional Team Building’s event The Bicycle Factory™ in which staff members learned… Read more
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