If you are an employee of FedEx who suffered an injury in a workplace accident, you can pursue a workers’ compensation claim. Most employers, such as FedEx, must keep workers’ compensation coverage to protect themselves and their employees in the event of a workplace accident or an occupational disease. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance program, so even if you are partly to blame for your accident and injury. Workers’ compensation can be complicated, so make sure all documents are filed in a timely manner and all are filled out properly. The Workers’ Compensation Claims Process for FedEx Workers’ compensation is a very detailed process. You will need to make sure you follow through with the process to have your claim approved. First, you will need to seek medical care. FedEx has a list of approved workers’ compensation physicians. If you do not see this list, ask a manager for a copy of it. If you fail to use a doctor from the approved list, your medical benefits could be denied. You must properly notify FedEx about your injury, so an accident report can be made. You will need to provide FedEx with a very detailed account of the accident as well as the specifics about how you were injured. Workers’ compensation is not like a personal injury claim, so you cannot recover compensation for pain and suffering damages. Determining the Value of Your Workers’ Compensation Claim from FedEx Workers’ compensation claims are calculated using a basic approach. Your medical bills are covered by the medical benefits aspect of the insurance. You are also compensated about two-thirds your regular salary for your time off work. Of course, there is usually a state maximum payable amount. Using medical records, your workers’ compensation attorney will determine how long you can expect to be off work. The weekly payable amount will be multiplied by the number of weeks that you will be off work. That will determine your settlement value. Your claim might include additional compensation to cover the costs of future medical needs, if you are willing to give up those benefits. As an example, there might be a 40% chance that you need surgery in the future. Instead of workers’ comp paying for that operation, you will be given a lump sum amount that is included in your workers’ comp settlement. If you need the surgery, workers’ comp will not cover it. However, if you don’t need the surgery you will have those additional funds. Settling Your FedEx Workers’ Compensation Claim> Because of the complexity of such claims, you will need to enlist the help of a workers’ compensation attorney. A workers’ compensation lawyer will help you get your claim on the right track and will determine the value of your claim and will help you get your claim settled as soon as possible. Schedule your free case evaluation today by completing the form on this page. Your details will be shared with a workers’ compensation attorney who will review the details of your case. Additional Resources How Long Does it Take To File a WC Claim Against FedEx*? Were You Hurt Working in a FedEx* Warehouse? *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, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
