Bursitis is a relatively common and very painful problem that can mean several days or weeks off work in order to properly deal with it. If you work for a big company you should be able to recover the economic costs of absence from work through a workers’ compensation claim. Your employer should be insured to cover any injuries or illnesses you develop on the job. Compensation is limited to lost earnings and medical costs, but you do not have to prove that it was not your fault that the condition or illness developed. A workers’ compensation attorney can explain all the details and help you complete the claim. Company Profile – Fedex Inc. Fedex, the international courier company, is almost as well known around the world as other American business icons like McDonald’s or KFC. In fact, it is probably more widespread even than these fast food companies as Fedex depots are found even in quite remote places. Fedex, once known as Federal Express, began as a courier company in the 1970s. It went through rapid expansion and now employs several hundred thousand people. These employees work in offices, packaging and delivering parcels, at airport and city center depots and in delivery trucks across America. Fedex competes with the United States Postal Service for parcel deliveries as well as other couriers like UPS. Why Bursitis Sufferers May Have a Legitimate Reason for Making a Workers’ Comp. Claim If you develop bursitis at work it shouldn’t be taken lightly. No doctor would advise soldiering on regardless and putting up with the pain. If it is the type of job you do or the way it is done that caused the condition to develop, staying at work will just make it worse and no-one is going to benefit. Bursitis is an inflammation of one or more of the body’s 160 odd bursae. Bursae help to provide lubrication wherever bone meets tissue, so if they cannot perform their function there is unnecessary friction and the end result is pain. Bursitis is a relatively common affliction when office work or sitting driving in a truck means long hours without significant movement. The main treatment for bursitis is plenty of rest. However, the condition does need to be diagnosed first and the pain relieved by pain killers. The combined cost of medical attention and time off work suggests that a workers’ compensation claim would be beneficial. Contact an Attorney if You Experience Problems With Your Bursitis Claim There are times when an attorney can solve problems that you can’t. A workers’ comp. attorney can tell whether you are justified making a claim, advise you what documentation you need and help you with filling in the forms. If your claim is denied or the amount paid seems insufficient or unfair, the attorney may suggest what your legal options are. This may include a personal injury claim against your employer if the situation is serious enough. 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, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
