When you’re involved in a FedEx workplace accident or injured while performing responsibilities within the scope of your employment, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits are offered to employees to help with wage replacement and medical expenses if you’re hurt on the job. If your injuries result in total temporary disability or partial permanent disability, you may be given additional compensation to help with your recovery. FedEx On-the-Job Hazards FedEx deliveries reach 220 countries through their network of air, ground, and sea delivery solutions. Their more than 300,000 employees help make this happen every day in different roles like: Delivery driver Driver assistant Freight loader/unloader Package handler Whether you work in a FedEx distribution center or drive one of their trucks to make deliveries, you could be involved in any number of accidents while at work. At one of the 25 major FedEx distribution centers, you could be injured while working alongside conveyor belts and other machinery used to process packages. There is also the potential for back and joint injuries as you repeatedly load and unload heavy and oversized packages. As a delivery driver, you may also be injured from repetitive or heavy lifting as you hand out packages at each stop. While driving along your schedule route, you could even be involved in a motor vehicle accident which can result in injuries liks" Concussions Broken bones Whiplash Back sprains Regardless of your role at FedEx or the kind of accident you were involved in, on-the-job injuries may entitle you to workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ Compensation Laws Nearly every company with one or more employees must have some kind of workers’ compensation insurance. Most states make this a mandatory requirement so that injured workers, like you, can receive the compensation needed to make up for lost pay and cover medical expenses. In the event your accident causes temporary or permanent disability, workers’ compensation will also provide benefits for future accident-related expenses and your limited ability or inability to work. Workers’ Compensation Claim against FedEx According to the University of Tennessee, in the Tennessee workers’ compensation case Cardaciotto v. FedEx Mr. Cardaciotto was processing packages at work when he suddenly experienced sharp pain in his stomach. The next day, he experienced the same intense and sudden pain while lifting heavy packages. It was later determined Mr. Cardaciotto developed a hernia from repetitive heavy lifting. He was immediately placed on work restrictions and referred to a surgeon for treatment. A Tennessee judge ordered FedEx to pay any medically necessary treatments, including surgery to correct Mr. Cardaciotto’s hernia, as well as any other accident-related expenses. For more specific on Workers' Comp while working for FedEx please see our page: Injured Knee at Fedex Back Injury at FedEx Bursitis at FedEx Concussion at FedEx Pinched Nerve at FedEx Filing A FedEx Workers’ Compensation Claim in California* Preparing a Claim Against FedEx Top Tips for Getting Workers’ Comp as a FedEx Employee* Qualifying as a Part-Time FedEx Employee What’s the Process for Filing Workers’ Compensation at FedEx*? Workers’ Compensation for a Hernia Injury Working at FedEx You’ve Been Injured, Let a Workers’ Compensation Attorney Help Each state has unique laws when it comes to workers’ compensation claims. These laws often require you to file a claim within a certain amount of time and provide proof of your accident and injuries. Many times, workers’ compensation claims are initially denied by employers, like FedEx, even when you meet all the requirements. Before you present your claim, contact a workers’ compensation attorney. He or she will explain your state’s laws and be able to answer any questions you may have about your rights as an injured worker. When you are represented by an experienced attorney, you will receive the guidance needed to recover the maximum compensation for your workplace injury. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against FedEx, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
