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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Be aware of the safety hazards this Fourth of July

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Tomorrow is the Fourth of July and with the Independence Day celebrations, many people forget about the safety hazards that put many workers in Pennsylvania at risk. Every year after the Fourth of July, new reports highlight stories about firework-related injuries but they often forget to discuss how workers suffer injuries as well during this… Read more

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Heat-related illnesses still a threat for Pennsylvania workers

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Now that we are approaching the dog days of summer, it is important for workers and employers to be aware of the dangers of heat-related illnesses. It is especially important for employees in Pennsylvania who work outside this summer to be aware of the signs of heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses to stay safe… Read more

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Is Your Workers’ Compensation Attorney Certified?

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In March, three Martin Law partners took the Workers’ Compensation Certification exam held for the very first time by the Pennsylvania Bar Association. We are proud to announce that all three, George Martin, Joe Huttemann and Al Carlson, have been certified as a specialist in the practice of workers’ compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar… Read more

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What to know about workers’ comp when traveling outside the US

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Many workers in Pennsylvania are required to travel for their job. For some, this includes traveling outside of the U.S. to foreign countries. Reports show that business travelers have remained steady among U.S. workers despite the recession, and a recent survey found that the number of workers traveling for business will increase during the next… Read more

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Arc flashes can easily cause Pennsylvania workplace burn injuries

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A bright flash at a Pennsylvania workplace can prove deadly especially when proper electricity controls are not in place. An arc flash happens when an electrical current leaves its designated path and connects with the ground or travels from one conductor to another. Electric shock injuries when a worker is near an arc flash can… Read more

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Fatal accident highlights need for more safety regulations in PA

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The recent building collapse in Philadelphia highlights the dangers of operating demolition equipment and why it is important for companies to properly train workers on how to use this potentially dangerous equipment. Last week, a construction worker was using an excavator on a four-story building that was in the process of being demolished in downtown… Read more

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Layoffs and Your Workers’ Compensation Rights

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As most of the Philadelphia community is aware, it was recently announced that the School District of Philadelphia will be proceeding with mass layoffs of as many as 3,783 teachers and support staff. So the question we ask is how might this or any lay off affect your rights if you are, were or are… Read more

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How to avoid workplace hazards in Pennsylvania

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Workplace hazards pose a serious safety risk for many workers in Pennsylvania. Many workplace accidents can be prevented by understanding and addressing safety hazards in the workplace, but unfortunately, many workplaces do not take the appropriate steps to keep workers safe. Do you know what the most common workplace hazards are in your workplace? Many… Read more

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Paralyzed Worker Receives 11 Years, Six Figures of Back Pay

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In a major decision handed down from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Court (Bureau Claim Number 2416884), a paraplegic who suffered an injury in 2002 while working as a camp counselor has received an increase of his Average Weekly Wage (AWW) dating back to the accident. As a result, the young man received just… Read more