Are you a FedEx employee who was injured while working offsite? If so, you can file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation covers employees who are injured during workplace accidents. If you were on the job, it doesn’t matter where you were injured. As an example, you might be driving a FedEx truck delivering packages when you are hit by another vehicle. This work injury took place off the grounds, but you are still covered by workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance that provides medical benefits and covers a portion of lost wages for employees who are hurt while on the job. How Do I File a Workers’ Compensation Claim Against FedEx? You will need to follow a few specific steps to have your workers’ compensation claim filed properly and reviewed. First, you will need to seek medical care. This means you will need to see a physician from the approved list of workers’ compensation physicians on the list approved and used by FedEx. If you cannot find a copy of this list posted in a prominent location, you will need to ask your supervisor for a copy. Of course, if the accident led to severe injuries, you will need to seek immediate care from a local hospital and be transported by ambulance. You will need to notify FedEx about your injury and depending on your state laws this might be done in writing or verbally. How Does My FedEx Workers’ Compensation Claim Proceed? After your employer has been notified officially, an accident report will be completed. You will have to give a detailed statement regarding the accident and regarding the injuries you suffered. For example, you were involved in a truck crash. In the crash, you were hit by the airbag as it deployed, and your shoulder slammed into the door and your knees hit the dashboard. Any witnesses to the accident will have to give statements as well. The responding police will complete an accident report as well. You will need copies of both accident reports to support your workers’ compensation claim. Documentation and evidence are important to a successful workers’ compensation claim. Keeping Evidence and Documentation for Your FedEx Workers’ Compensation Claim You will need to maintain documentation to support your claim. This includes copies of your medical records, copies of any accident reports, statements from any witnesses, and so forth. A workers’ compensation attorney will help you gather up your evidence, so you can have a successful workers’ compensation claim. Sometimes legitimate claims are denied, so an appeal must be filed. A workers’ compensation attorney will handle all appeals and will help you if your benefits are stopped. Speak With a Workers’ Compensation Attorney To get your claim on track, complete the Free Case Evaluation Form on this page. Your details will be shared with a workers’ compensation lawyer in your area. In turn, your case will be thoroughly reviewed and the best way to proceed with your claim will be determined. Additional Resources What Evidence Do I Need For My WC Claim Against FedEx*? Workers' Compensation Not on Company Property *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 FedEx, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
