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Amazon Warehouse Injury Lawyer in Atlanta and Savannah

Amazon Warehouse Injury Lawyers in Savannah

Experienced representation for Georgia warehouse workers and drivers

There are several Amazon fulfillment centers near Savannah. In addition to centers in Port Wentworth and Effingham County, a new fulfillment center recently opened in Chatham County, about 10 miles from Savannah. While these centers have brought several thousand jobs to the region, these centers are dangerous. Workers are at constant risk of injuries while loading, unloading, storing, and delivering inventory. At Harris Lowry Manton LLP, our Savannah warehouse injury lawyers have the experience and resources to file third-party claims. We’re the only Georgia law firm to obtain seven #1 verdicts in seven different categories of personal injury law.

Steve Lowry and the other attorneys at Harris Penn Lowry are the best in the business. They go above and beyond to take care of their clients. They are accessible, professional and highly qualified.

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How often are Amazon warehouse workers injured?

According to a recent report from the Strategic Organizing Center, which examined data from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the frequency and severity of injuries at Amazon warehouses are higher than those at other, similar companies.

In 2022, the rate of injuries at Amazon warehouses was 70% higher than the rate at non-Amazon warehouses. The serious injury rate at Amazon warehouses was 6.6 per 100 workers, which is more than double the 3.2 per 100 worker rates at non-Amazon facilities. Amazon, for 2022, employed 36% of all US warehouse workers – yet they were responsible for 53% of all serious warehouse injuries.

The organization states, “The SOC analysis reveals that even in the face of increasing public scrutiny, Amazon continues to push a dangerous pace of work and extensive monitoring policies that result in high rates of injury.”

What are the different types of Amazon warehouse jobs in Savannah?

Amazon entry-level jobs include:

  • These workers receive shipped items and put them in storage pods.
  • Pickers remove the items from the pods, put them in carts, and send them to the packers.
  • Packers place the warehouse inventory into “boxes, jiffies or mailers” and send the items to be loaded into trucks for shipping.
  • “Water spider.” Water spiders help replenish resources.
  • Problem solver. These workers help with various problems such as locating missing items, handling unscannable items, and handling goods that have improper barcode labels.
  • Inventory control and quality assurance. The job of these workers is to help ensure the inventory database and the inventory on the floor match.
  • Ship dock worker. These workers “scan the packages into an appropriate location” and load the inventory into the shipping trucks.
  • Amnesty jobs. This job involves clearing the warehouse floor and helping with some robotics tasks.

More experienced Amazon workers work use lift trucks and forklifts. Many human workers work next to the most current robotics technology.

What types of accidents happen at Amazon warehouses in Savannah?

There is a lot of physical stress working at an Amazon warehouse. Our Savannah based Amazon warehouse injury lawyers represent workers who are hurt in the following types of accidents:

  • Slip/trip and fall accidents. Amazon workers in the Savannah region can slip or trip and fall for many reasons. The floors can become slippery due to rain, leaks, oils, and other causes. Any item on the floor such as cable, wire, a package, or debris can cause a worker to trip. The risk of falling increases when the lighting is poor.
  • Equipment accidents. Amazon workers use many different types of equipment and tools, such as forklifts to load and move the inventory. Workers can suffer injuries if a machine or tool malfunctions or the machine or tool is not used properly.
  • Exposure to toxins. Some of the products Amazon uses to clean its facilities and some of the products warehouse workers handle contain hazardous chemicals that can cause respiratory illnesses and skin disorders.
  • Falling objects. There is a great deal of inventory stored on shelves. If an object falls on a worker, the worker can suffer head, neck, and shoulder injuries.

What injuries are common to Amazon warehouse workers?

Our Savannah warehouse injury lawyers work are seasoned personal injury lawyers. We handle all types of common Amazon fulfillment center injuries:

  • Spinal cord damage and paralysis
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
  • Broken bones/fractures
  • Burns
  • Back, neck, and shoulder injuries
  • Nerve, muscle, tendon, tissue, and ligament damage
  • Overexertion injuries
  • Repetitive stress injuries
  • Permanent scarring and disfigurement
  • Loss of sight, hearing, and other permanently disabling injuries

We also represent families when their loved one dies in a Savannah Amazon warehouse accident.

Can I file a personal injury claim if I’m injured at an Amazon warehouse in Savannah?

Our Savannah personal injury lawyers represent workers who are involved in the loading, unloading, and shipping of goods throughout Savannah. Even if you wear an Amazon uniform and drive an Amazon truck, you still may qualify as a contractor (not an employee). Contractors are eligible to file negligence claims against Amazon.

Employees and contractors can always file a product liability claim if a power tool, forklift, or any type of tool or machinery is defective and the defect causes the worker harm.

Trucking companies and truck drivers

Any Amazon worker involved in the shipment of a product can file a personal injury claim against a trucking company that is not an Amazon trucking company.

At Harris Lowry Manton LLP, we represent anyone who is injured due to the negligence of an Amazon employee, such as an Amazon truck driver. We represent drivers, passengers and pedestrians who are struck by an Amazon truck.

What is the value of my warehouse injury claim in Georgia?

Our Savannah Amazon warehouse injury attorneys demand compensation for all your financial and personal damages. The damages include but are not limited to:

  • All your medical expenses – current and future
  • Your loss of income from the date of the accident for as long as you can’t work
  • Your physical pain and emotional suffering
  • Any loss of bodily function
  • Loss of consortium

If a loved one died due to an Amazon warehouse accident, we demand wrongful death compensation for the funeral and burial costs, loss of financial support and loss of personal support, including the inability of your loved one to provide guidance, love, and comfort.

How can Amazon warehouses prevent injuries?

Amazon and all warehouse owners can help prevent injuries. Common safety steps include:

  • Providing safe, quality machinery, equipment, robotic technology, and tools
  • Prioritizing ergonomically safe work environment
  • Providing regular rest breaks
  • Hiring enough workers to avoid overexertion
  • Rotating job assignments so workers use different muscles
  • Ensuring that proper climate control measures are in place
  • Inspecting warehouse equipment and Amazon trucks regularly
  • Providing quality safety gear for each worker
  • Implementing safety training
  • Obtaining feedback from employees

Do you have a Savannah Amazon warehouse injury lawyer near me?

Harris Lowry Manton LLP meets clients at our Savannah office located at 410 E. Broughton Street. If you’re physically unable to come to our office, we will visit you at your home or a healthcare facility. We also consult with clients by phone and through online conferences.

We’ll answer all your questions and guide you through the claims process.

Schedule a Free Consultation with Our Experienced Savannah Amazon Warehouse Injury Attorneys Today

Harris Lowry Manton LLP has obtained hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients. Many of our verdicts and settlements have been for more than one million dollars. We’re skilled at showing your ability to file an Amazon personal injury claim and why Amazon is responsible for your injuries. We work with your physicians and our own network of doctors to show just how devastating and life-changing your injuries are. To schedule a free consultation with one of our Savannah Amazon warehouse injury lawyers, please call us or complete our contact form. We also have an office in Atlanta.

Savannah Office

410 E. Broughton Street
Savannah, GA 31401

Phone: 912.651.9967
Fax: 912.651.1276

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