Referrals(Se Habla Español)
en English
en Englishes Spanish
215-587-8400 Free Consultation
Home > Blogs & Media ( Page 35 )
Blogs & Media

NEWS & VIEWS

News

Martin Law Supports over 2,800 Young Athletes in Fall Athletic Programs

Martin Law has partnered with LeagueSide for over 13 seasons to provide children with the opportunity to take the field. This autumn Martin Law worked... Read more
Press releases

MARTIN LAW ATTORNEYS NAMED TO THE 2022 BEST LAWYERS LIST!

Congratulations to our Attorneys that have been listed in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The 2022 Best Lawyers List includes: Joseph Conlan,... Read more
News

Alfred Carlson becomes the Vice President of Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association

Congratulations to Attorney Alfred Carlson for becoming the Vice President of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association. Martin Law is proud of this momentous accomplishment. If... Read more
News

Jenna King becomes Treasurer of the PBA Workers' Compensation Law Section.

Congratulations to Attorney Jenna King on becoming Treasurer of the PBA Workers' Compensation Law Section. This is an impressive accomplishment, and our Martin Law family... Read more
Press releases

Martin Law attorneys named to the 2021 Super Lawyers List!

Congratulations to our 12 attorneys, partners, and associates, who have been named to the 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List. The 2021 SUPER LAWYER... Read more
News

Matt Wilson and Al Carlson Lecture on “Tough Problems”

Matt Wilson and Al Carlson Lecture on “Tough Problems” in Workers Compensation. Both are speakers for the education of lawyers through the Pennsylvania Bar Institute.... Read more
Press releases

Martin Law attorneys named to the 2021 Best Lawyers.

Congratulations to our Attorneys that have been listed as BEST LAWYERS. The 2021 Best Layers List includes: George Martin, Matthew Wilson, Joseph Huttemann, Alfred Carlson,... Read more
Blog

Work-related car accidents leading cause of death for workers

 | Blog

Many times on this blog we have discussed different hazards in the workplace. Many workplace accidents are caused by equipment use, inexperience, lack of training and safety violations. All of these factors increase the risk for a workplace accident, but there is one type of accident that is the leading cause of death for workers…. Read more

Blog

OSHA not able to inspect as many workplaces during shutdown

 | Blog

The federal government shutdown could have a significant impact on the safety of workers in Pennsylvania and throughout the country. Due to the federal government shutdown, the Labor Department will not be able to continue most of their investigations into workplace safety issues and hazards. The Labor Department said that only 18 percent of their… Read more

Blog

OSHA raising awareness of agricultural safety hazards

 | Blog

The agricultural industry has one of the highest workplace fatality rates in the United States, and many workers may not even beware of the risks they face while working. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the agricultural industry has a fatality rate of 21.2 per 100,000 workers. Reports show that 475 agricultural workers died… Read more

Blog

Government shutdown could impact workplace safety

 | Blog

Congress has been trying to pass a new budget deal to prevent a government shutdown. Unfortunately, recent reports show that not much progress has been made by lawmakers and the deadline for passing the budget is only getting closer. If a budget deal isn’t reached and there is a government shutdown, what would that mean… Read more

Blog

OSHA proposes new rule to limit silica exposure

 | Blog

Last month we discussed the dangers workers in the fracturing industry face, mainly the health risks associated with silica exposure, and how current equipment does not protect workers from silica and other dangerous toxins. Silica exposure is very hazardous yet it is still very common for construction workers in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States… Read more

News

List of most common workplace injuries for 2013 released

 | News

No matter what kind of work you do, you face certain types of injury risks. From traumatic industrial accidents to sitting behind a poorly designed desk over a course of years, workplace injuries can arise from a wide array of sources. While workers suffer on-the-job injury under a variety of circumstances, some risks are obviously… Read more

Blog

Workers’ Compensation Legislative Alert

 | Blog

Your rights are under attack in Pennsylvania! On August 6, 2013 House Bill No. 1636 was placed before The General Assembly of Pennsylvania and is set to be voted on by the The Pennsylvania House of Representatives. This bill would allow employers to establish a coordinated care organization for the treatment of injured workers. If… Read more

Blog

Industrial chemical accidents not accurately reported in US

 | Blog

Industrial chemical accidents can be very dangerous for industrial workers in Pennsylvania and throughout the U.S. The government tracks industrial chemical accidents in an effort to make the industrial workplace safer. Unfortunately, a new report found that federal records on industrial chemical accidents are only 10 percent accurate. The report said that the government is… Read more

Blog

Welder killed in Pennsylvania after industrial accident

 | Blog

Industrial workers face many hazards in the workplace, and a recent workplace accident highlights the risks these workers face in Pennsylvania. A welder was recently killed in a workplace accident after a 10,000 gallon fuel oil tank exploded at an industrial worksite. The explosion happened at Brownies Oil Co. in Mercer County. The explosion resulted… Read more