by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 26, 2020 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Accidents, Workplace Injuries
Most people have negative connotations with Amazon warehouses due to the countless headlines surrounding employees’ treatments and injuries across the United States. However, most people underestimate exactly how many accidents happen on the warehouse floor....
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 7, 2020 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Accidents, Workplace Injuries
Recently, delivery drivers have become critical due to their ability to deliver groceries, household commodities and other necessary goods to people and stores alike. However, with more delivery drivers on the road, it’s important to point out the potential...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Apr 15, 2020 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Accidents, Workplace Injuries
Most employees feel different types of pain after a work-related injury. They feel the physical pain from the incident itself, the emotional pain of leaving work and the financial pain of medical treatments and reduced incomes. It makes sense that many employees try...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Apr 1, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Most warehouse employees are fully aware of the physical demand of their job, and they may even feel the physical demands on their bodies. Unfortunately, most of the demand affects the lower body, including the knees. There is a chance where retired or experienced...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Feb 14, 2020 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Accidents, Workplace Injuries
Many employees know the risks that come with working a warehouse floor. You must be diligent about safety protocols, other staff members’ actions and potential hazards in the workplace. However, there are situations that you can’t anticipate like falls. Falls are a...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Jan 21, 2020 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Accidents, Workplace Injuries
A recent investigation found Amazon warehouse employees are experiencing severe injuries, especially in the Fresno fulfillment center in California. The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration estimates over 300 work-related injuries at one warehouse –...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Nov 13, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Industrial equipment makes most workers’ lives easier because it lifts, transports and cuts materials into manageable chunks. It’s incredibly convenient for industrial or warehouse employees. However, machinery also is terribly dangerous if misused or defective....
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Oct 11, 2019 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Accidents, Workplace Injuries
Employees in warehouses dedicated a significant amount of time each day to ensure the product is moved and distributed to the proper areas across Pennsylvania – even throughout the United States. However, warehouse workers are still susceptible to distraction like...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Aug 16, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Healthcare workers sacrifice their time and energy to help people around the country. Doctors and nurses work long shifts to ensure their patients get the best treatment and receive the proper care they need. However, medical staff is more likely to be suffering from...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Aug 10, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
Nurses face daily battles to keep up with the demand for their services. Today, there are more Americans over the age of 65 than any other time in U.S. history. By 2030, there will be an estimated 70 million people over the age of 65. Of that population, many will...
