Employment Law Information

Courier services and the mail are one of the most important lifelines of our society. Without their efforts, communication and commerce would be much more difficult or impossible. The nature of these services means that employees are under unique pressures and face risks different from many other lines of work.

Delivering the mail requires more than people on the ground visiting mailboxes. There are long-distance truck drivers, pilots, loading and unloading crews, and distribution center employees. At each step of the chain, efficiency is of the utmost importance. This can result in a great deal of pressure on workers. Many of these jobs are also very physical, which can present injury risks.

For people delivering on the ground, there is a risk of injury from moving sometimes very heavy packages. Fully-loaded mail trucks can result in tumbling packages and smashed hands and feet. Improper lifting technique can of course result in injuries, and many delivery vehicles do not offer the same amount of protection as most modern vehicles.

Some of the unpleasantness of postal ground work has become iconic. Even if the mail is delivered “rain or shine,” adverse weather conditions can pose serious health risks. Without adequate protection, excessive heat and cold can cause serious and potentially life-threatening conditions. Likewise, unfamiliar dogs can pose serious threats to mail delivery people. Some people even have more exotic animals like tigers which could pose life-threatening risks to delivery people.

Postal and courier work can be as dangerous as it is essential. Although many people love the independence that line of work can bring, the risks are still present. If you have been injured while carrying out your mail delivery duties, you are entitled to file for workers’ compensation to help you with your expenses until you can work again.

The Pennsylvania workers compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams can help you put together and file your claim. To discuss your case with a lawyer, contact Lowenthal & Abrams today.

Joseph Devine

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