If you were unfortunate to get concussion when delivering packages as an Amazon Flex worker, you could be entitled to a WC claim. This is because a big company like Amazon Flex is required by law to take out WC insurance to protect its workers if they are injured or fall sick while working for Amazon Flex. How You Could Sustain Concussion While At Work Many people who work for Amazon Flex do so as delivery drivers, working within their home area. It doesn’t involve a lot of driving, but the drivers have to unload their vehicles and deliver the packages directly to the customers. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a jolt, bump or blow to the head. A sudden movement causes the brain to bounce around or twist inside the skull. This leads to the stretching and damaging of brain cells causing chemical changes to take place in the brain. This can be caused by: slipping and falling on a slippery sidewalk and hitting the head, falling over an obstacle, whiplash from braking suddenly, a box falling off a shelf while loading your delivery truck. Often it takes time to recover from concussion so it is important to put in a WC claim so that you don’t suffer financially when you are unable to work How to File a WC Claim for Concussion Often one of the problems with having an accident at work is filling a report with your supervisor. Many businesses specify that you must report your accident within 24 hours of it happening otherwise you may not be entitled to workers’ compensation. If you aren’t able to do this you should ask a co-worker to do it on your behalf. As soon as you are able you will need to gather evidence to prove your concussion took place while on the job. The sorts of evidence you should include includes: a copy of the report to your supervisor; photographs of the accident site and your injuries; surveillance footage from cameras if they were present; eye witnesses written reports with contact details; your doctor’s diagnosis, treatment schedule and recovery time; receipts for medical treatment. Once you have gathered all this information you should contact a WC attorney who will help you to file your claim with the Amazon Flex’s WC insurer. How to Work with a WC attorney If you choose an experienced WC attorney you will be glad you have done this as insurers are always more responsive to attorneys than they are dealing with independent clients. Your attorney will ensure all the evidence you have will support your WC claim. WC compensation settlements include the cost of your medical treatment and the wages you have lost while you are unable to work. You won’t have to pay any legal fees until a successful settlement has been reached because WC attorneys typically work on a contingency fee basis. Additional Resources Amazon Workers' Compensation Do You Qualify for Workers' Compensation? 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.
