If you are an Amazon worker and have suffered a head injury while at work it will be natural to assume you can claim compensation through the company’s existing workers’ compensation insurance policy. One of the requirements for any workers’ compensation claims is for the injury to have happened while at work. Many claims are questioned or even denied because there is doubt that the injury was really a workplace injury. If you have any problems or queries about a claim for compensation after having concussion while at work you should discuss the claim process and what evidence you should submit with a workers’ comp. attorney. Company Profile: Amazon.com Amazon may have started out like any small business, but it certainly hit on the right idea. It grew quickly to become one of the largest online stores in the world, only recently eclipsed by China’s Ali Baba. Behind the scenes are thousands of Amazon workers beavering away making sure that online customers get their goods delivered on time. Amazon has many bases throughout the country which are part warehouse part distribution center as well as hundreds of trucks moving constantly across the country delivering items from one place to another. How You Can Suffer From Concussion After an Amazon Workplace Injury Amazon’s bases are very busy and its employees are kept on their feet receiving goods from many different sources and packing them up ready for distribution. Head injuries commonly result from slips, trips and falls, especially if the fall is from a height. Head injuries may also result from the impact of a heavy item falling from a height on to the head. Concussion is typically one of the many symptoms of brain injury. Depending on the severity of the head injury, it may need several weeks of recovery before work can be resumed. In the most severe cases, the head injury may have resulted in traumatic brain injury and the injury may be permanent. Proving that the Injury Was Workplace Related It is important to have evidence that any injury you are claiming compensation for happened while at work. It is likely that any serious injury like brain injury was noticed by many co-workers so their testimony will be essential evidence when it comes to making a claim. It is important that any injury while at work is recorded officially. This may be difficult if you are concussed and are taken to hospital, but you normally have time for the injury to be recorded. If the injury is not recorded, this can give Amazon’s insurer an opportunity to try and avoid paying compensation. Other evidence in addition to witness statements and the official record include a doctor’s report and any medical records obtained from a hospital or other institution where you were treated. An Experienced Attorney Can Help You With Your Claim for Compensation If you have any concerns about proving that your concussion happened as a result of a workplace accident you should discuss the injury with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney. The attorney can assess what evidence is available and give you valuable legal advice before you file a claim. Additional Resources Hurt Working for Amazon? Will You Need a Lawyer If You're Hurt Working For Amazon? *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, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
