Category: Personal Injury

Workplace accidents take a toll on your career, your physical well-being, and your family’s stability. When an injury happens, the employee is often left wondering if their job is safe, if their claim will be approved, and how they will make ends meet until they get back to work. This is especially true for warehouse…

Amputation is one of the most traumatic injuries that can occur in the workplace. An employee may suffer this type of injury either when a limb is traumatically ripped from the body via heavy machinery or another force, or when significant damage to a limb requires surgical repair. At Pisegna & Zimmerman, we have helped…

With all of the safe driving technology available today, the roads should be safer than they’ve ever been. It’s easy to program a location before leaving, put on a good driving playlist, and keep your eyes on the road. Unfortunately, the increase in technology seems to have had the opposite effect. While it does make…

Temporary agency work is a good way to try out work in different fields, accommodate a specific schedule, and fill the gap between long-term jobs. However, temporary work also comes with challenges. There are often questions about an assignment’s longevity, safety, and work environment. Many temp workers also hit roadblocks when they are injured on…

Construction work is very risky, even when all proper safety protocols are in place and workers use appropriate safety gear. When you consider that many work sites have limited safety gear, lax safety protocols, and undertrained workers, it’s obvious that the actual risk of injury is significantly higher. This is clear when you look at…

With over 1.6 million employees, Amazon is one of the largest employers in the United States. However, work conditions at Amazon often land the company in the news—and not for good reasons. Despite efforts to bolster their reputation through initiatives like the “thank my driver” program, which allows consumers to show their gratitude to Amazon…

Several types of accidents can lead to amputations, whether the amputation occurs in the course of an accident or is done surgically to minimize damage afterwards. Car accidents, crush injuries caused by heavy machinery, and deep lacerations can all require or lead to the loss of a limb. This is one of the most catastrophic…

As we close out 2022 and get ready for 2023, it’s a good time to look back at what’s happened and what is yet to come. Construction continues to be one of the most dangerous industries in the United States, accounting for a significant amount of workplace fatalities and the top source of OSHA violations….