by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Dec 9, 2020 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Accidents, Workplace Injuries
Many warehouse workers depend greatly on their income to feed their families, maintain a roof over their heads and even fund their true passions outside the workplace. They may even rush the recovery process after an injury to return to work faster. However, there are...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Dec 7, 2020 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Accidents, Workplace Injuries
Most warehouses and distribution centers rely heavily on their employees to meet certain goals and quotas each day. And as online shopping grows in popularity, the stakes get higher for most of these workplaces. It puts many workers in a tough position as they have to...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Sep 23, 2020 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Accidents, Workplace Injuries
Many occupations require employees to drive from one site to another. Whether it’s to help with distribution, lend a hand for transporting goods or just to bring you from one job site to another job area, driving can be a necessary part of your job. However,...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Aug 19, 2020 | Construction Worker Accidents, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Accidents, Workplace Injuries
Many adults experience hearing loss over time from natural causes, such as aging. Even technology is working diligently to make it easier for aging adults to address hearing disabilities early on with hearing aids, special headphones and other listening devices....
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Aug 14, 2020 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Accidents, Workplace Injuries
Most people blame themselves when they are injured at work. They assume they mishandled equipment incorrectly or took inappropriate actions that eventually caused a risky situation. However, there are external factors on the warehouse floor that increase the...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Jul 7, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
A Workers’ Compensation case, Dana Corporation v WCAB (Smuck) handled by Attorney Olivia Unger Bort of Shollenberger Januzzi and Wolfe caused huge waves where the Pennsylvania Supreme Court analyzed the question: “Should there be retroactive effects if a statute is...
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...