Truck and Package Delivery Workers

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Truck and Package Delivery Workers

Written by Malman Law, reviewed by Steve J. Malman.

Many people take the timely and professional delivery of their packages for granted, but when you consider the daily life of a delivery man or woman you may reconsider. Driving around the city and the suburbs under tight deadlines is a stressful job and certainly comes with its own risks and dangers. And in addition to road conditions and poor drivers, some of the environments these men and women are forced to deliver in are less than desirable. Although you may have not put much thought to this topic, Chicago accident attorneys are well aware of this situation for they have represented injured truck and package delivery workers in court. This seemingly “easy” profession is far from a walk in the park.

There is a wide variety of injuries which can occur during the course of a shift. Here are some of the most common examples as seen by an Illinois accident lawyer:

• Vehicular Accidents
• Dog Bites
• Faulty Equipment
• Robbery
• Repeated /Awkward Lifting

If you have suffered any of these injuries on the job, or know anyone who has, you must contact a Chicago accident attorney right away. All of the top Illinois accident lawyers will gladly offer you a free quote and the best of the best won’t charge you unless you win in court. The fact is, delivering packages is a high pressure job and you are under pressure every single day to not only deliver the packages early but also properly document the process every step of the way.  This stress and anxiety can weigh heavily on one’s mind and when you add in the variables listed above it makes delivering packages a dangerous task to partake. As with any job you expect your tools (in this case delivery vehicle, dolly, etc.) to be in working order and something you can trust with your safety.  Getting injured because of your employer’s negligence is never acceptable and an accident claims lawyer will be glad to hear your case and conduct a thorough investigation if you have a case. Don’t ever lay back and not act – call a Chicago accident attorney right away.