If you have the misfortune to hurt your back while delivering packages as an Amazon Flex worker, you could be entitled to a WC claim. This is because Amazon Flex, like most employers, protects its workers by providing WC insurance. This means if you have a back injury while delivering packages you should be entitled to file a WC claim to help you through the financial hardship of a back injury that took place at work. Common Back injuries That Could Happen on the Job Most back injuries that could take place while working at Amazon Flex delivering packages may include any of the following: spinal cord damage; pinched nerve; lower back strain; herniated, bulging and slipped disc; fractured vertebrae. There is tremendous strain on the body when an Amazon Flex delivery driver has to constantly load and unload packages from his/her truck. Over time this could bring about chronic back pain which will only be resolved if time is taken off work to recover. Sometimes back pain occurs when one carton is lifted because it is too heavy and exerts pressure on the back. At other times, a back injury could take place due to a repetitive motion and pulling or pushing a trailer loaded with heavy packets. If you have to take time off work to recover from your back injury you should submit an application for workers’ comp. which will offer you the financial security you deserve for an unexpected back injury. How to File a WC Claim With Amazon Flex for a Back Injury As soon as you leave your Amazon Flex workplace due to your back injury you must inform your supervisor of your intention preferably in writing and you should keep a copy of the letter. If your back injury is so serious that you need medical treatment immediately you can ask a co-worker to do this on your behalf. The WC claim process It is not easy to win a workers’ compensation claim because an employer will want evidence that can be proved without a reasonable doubt that your back injury took place while at work. The sorts of evidence you can include are: the copy of your report to your supervisor; eye witness reports showing how the accident happened; photographs of the accident site; surveillance camera footage, if available; a doctor’s report with a diagnosis and potential recovery time; receipts for medical treatment. Once you have all the evidence to support your WC claim you should contact a WC attorney who will work on your behalf to get the WC you deserve. Work with a WC Attorney When you talk to your attorney s/he will decide if you have adequate evidence to support your WC claim. If more evidence is required s/he will help you find it and gather it together to submit to Amazon Flex’s insurer. The benefit of an attorney is the vast experience they have had filing WC for clients. You do not have to worry about paying up front as WC attorneys work on a contingency fee basis meaning you only pay the fees when a WC settlement has been reached. Additional Resources Workers' Comp for Bulging Disc Workers' Compensation for a Hernia Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Amazon Flex, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
