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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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Martin Law Partner Amit Shah, Esq. Elected to Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association

We’re proud to share that Amit Shah, Esq., Partner at Martin Law, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers... Read more
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Martin Law Attorneys Play Pivotal Role as Brief Writers in a significant Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling

We’re proud to share that Alfred Carlson, Esq. and Leah Cilo, Esq., attorneys at Martin Law, authored an amicus brief on behalf of the Pennsylvania... Read more
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Martin Law attorneys recognized in the 2025 Super Lawyers List!

Congratulations to Our 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars! We’re proud to announce that 11 of our attorneys — including partners and associates — have... Read more
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Jenna King, Esq. Elected Chair of Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section

We’re proud to share that Jenna King, Esq., an attorney at Martin Law, has been elected as the Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s (PBA)... 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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Most common workplace injuries can be prevented

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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

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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

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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

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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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Workers’ comp available for workers injured in car accidents

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Car accidents remain a risk for everyone driving in Pennsylvania, regardless of if they are driving during work or not. However, a new report shows that more employees are filing workers’ compensation claims after being in a workplace accident. The report found that workers involved in car accidents are more likely to suffer more severe… 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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Construction workers not reporting workplace injuries

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Construction workers may face significant barriers after suffering a workplace injury. Workers who report their injuries may face consequences while other workers may be commended for pointing out a safety hazard. However, not many workers even feel comfortable reporting their injuries. A new study found that only 58 percent of construction workers reported either a… Read more

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Toxic exposure may cause asthma in workers

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Many workers may still be affected by toxic exposure despite safety precautions and recommendations of using protective equipment, according to a study by the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. Exposure to toxins and chemicals at work is causing more workers to develop asthma and other health complications. Asthma is one of the most common diseases… Read more