USPS workers work diligently every day to deliver packages and mail to hundreds of thousands if not millions of homes across the country daily. Letters and packages are sorted at centers before they are provided to last mile workers who are responsible for directly delivering these parcels and mail right to a customer’s doorstep. Last mile USPS workers face unique challenges on account of the risks they may encounter while making these deliveries, making them prone to injuries and illnesses. These individuals form a pivotal part of the USPS, and without them, nothing would move, packages would not get to their designated destinations, and customers would essentially lose faith in this federal agency.

Last mile workers may get attacked by dogs, injure their backs while lugging heavy boxes, suffer heat stroke and even contract communicable diseases, all of which may put them out of commission for an extended period of time, thereby potentially foregoing essential pay and compounding their pain and suffering during this difficult time. However, thanks to timely legislation, all injured last mile USPS workers may be eligible for compensation, as long as they are able to show causation. The compensation process is mired by red tape and unnecessary delays, but an experienced USPS worker injury attorney can help streamline and expedite the whole process for you, and we’re here to help with that.

Are you looking for a best USPS worker injury lawyer? For over two decades, the experienced federal workers’ compensation lawyers at McCready Law have helped thousands of injured letter carriers seek, keep and increase their benefits after getting injured or contracting an illness while on the job. We serve all injured USPS workers countrywide, and we put you in contact with physicians who are well-versed in treating as well as writing out objective medical reports for injured federal workers. Please note that your acceptance into the FECA compensation program for injured federal workers largely hinges on this objective medical evidence, so it is essential that you get your medical assessment right the first time, and we can help with this.

We run a bilingual office (hablamos Espanol), and our legal fees must be approved by the Department of Labor’s Office of the Workers’ Compensation Programs which means you get to keep the bulk of your benefits so you are able to adequately cater for your medical and other living needs. If you’d like a free consultation into your legal options for compensation after getting injured while working for the USPS as a last mile worker, please call us NOW at 312-444-0214 regardless of where you are in the country. The call is 100% FREE.

USPS last mile workers differ from other postal workers in the following ways:

1. They have to physically walk up to a customer’s residence and deliver the packages or mail, which makes them prone to animal attacks and even ornery or aggressive customers
2. They must navigate different environments and locations, from busy urban centers to spread out suburban neighborhoods, meaning they must be agile and adaptable and keep their wits about them at all times to avoid accidents
3. They must be physically and mentally fit in order to lift heavy packages as well as walk miles and go up stairs to deliver packages, which may make them prone to back and shoulder injuries as well as devastating slips and falls
4. They must be well-versed in customer care, safety guidelines, and vehicle operation in order to make sure that they deliver packages safely as well as address customer questions and complaints in a civil and effective manner.

Here are some of the injuries and risks USPS last mile workers may face at work:

1. Vehicle accidents: Due to the significant amount of time they spend on the road, driver fatigue may set in which may make it impossible for them to focus on the road, making them prone to accidents with both pedestrians and other drivers. Last mile workers are also often overworked by their managers in order to meet certain daily quotas, making it more likely that they will be involved in auto accidents
2. Slips, trips and falls are also common for USPS last mile workers due to the fact that they have to work in inclement weather which may bring with it icy or wet conditions, may have to walk across uneven walkways and yards, as well as slippery stairs in order to deliver packages. This may consequently lead to broken bones, sprains, back injuries and head trauma, and a host of other injuries
3. According to statistics, 2 out of every 5 homes in America have a dangerous or guard dog on their property. These dogs can attack unprovoked, and oftentimes, USPS last mile workers bear the brunt of these aggressive dogs. From German Shepherds to Rottweilers and Pit Bulls, these dogs can inflict injuries such as bites and lacerations, soft tissue damage, broken and fractured bones, and avulsion injuries which include the tearing away of tissue, skin and even entire body parts. These attacks leave USPS workers with permanent physical and psychological scars, and it is estimated that up to 5000 USPS workers become victims of dog attacks every year.

Timely and Compassionate Legal Help for Injured USPS Last Mile Workers – Call Today!

As an injured or unwell USPS last mile worker, you may not know where to start when it comes to applying for federal workers’ compensation benefits. The claim process can be complex and convoluted, but our attorneys with their experience of handling thousands of such claims will help and make it easy for you to fill out all forms in a timely manner. We will also liaise with OWCP on your behalf and make sure any requirements are met efficiently so you don’t have to go through the pain of these back-and-forth correspondences.

If OWCP dispute your claim citing lack of causation, we will ensure that your medical assessment shows this and that the language in your medical report is objective and clear. Lastly, we will fight for additional benefits given the limited amount of FECA benefits as they may not cover lost wages and specialized treatment such as surgery due to vicious dog attacks or spinal injury. If you’ve been injured while working for the USPS, we’ve got your back: please, call us NOW at 312-444-0214 regardless of where you are in the country to receive your FREE initial consultation with one of our experienced and compassionate personal injury attorneys. Thanks for choosing us, and we look forward to helping you.