JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

Nor rain, nor sleet, nor gloom of night will keep them from delivering our mail each day. But serious illness and injury could keep thousands of postal carriers from delivering our mail each year. Pennsylvania workplace injuries happen to mail carriers each year, in part due to the often physically demanding, industrial and highly repetitive nature of their work.

According to the Government Accountability Office, more than 33,200 postal workers were injured on the job in 2012 across the United States. This data was further studied by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and analyzed against other government agencies. Though the United States Postal Service (USPS) comprises 22% of the federal workforce, they account for 39% of the workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities among all other federal workers. Over the past couple of decades, workplace injuries for mail carriers have decreased thanks to emphasis on important safety programs.

What exactly are the dangers for postal carriers? The answer can vary based on delivery type – on foot or rural in-vehicle delivery. For mail carriers delivering on foot, the biggest threat to workplace injury is dog bites of the foot and leg. For individuals who deliver mail via vehicle on rural route, the biggest threat is injury from a vehicle collision. Other workplace threats include repetitive motion injuries and falls to the ground. These injuries can keep postal workers out of work for long periods of time and affect their ability to continue to work.

Philadelphia workplace injuries and illnesses have the ability to turn your life upside down. From medical bills to lost wages, the toll on your livelihood can be immense. You don’t have struggle or go it alone. Call the experienced and compassionate workers’ compensation legal team of Mednick, Mezyk and Kredo today at 888-807-WORK (9675) for a free consultation.