by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Aug 19, 2020 | Construction Workers' 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 9, 2020 | Workplace Accidents, Workplace Injuries
Pennsylvania is known for its beautiful summers that bring along hot temperatures and humid conditions. It’s perfect for days where you are swimming at the pool, relaxing with your family or staying indoors. It’s not perfect for employees who work outdoors...
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 | 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 | 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 | Apr 16, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
Self-employment, like any working arrangement, has its pros and cons. More freedom and independence but longer hours and irregular paychecks, for example.Another downside of self-employment often goes overlooked: the higher rate of work-related fatalities. According...
