If you are employed by Amazon and you have an occupational disease or a workplace injury, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Amazon is an American multinational technology company. Founded in 1994, the company is based in Seattle, Washington. It is the largest eCommerce marketplace and cloud computing platform in the world as measured by market capitalization and revenue. The company started as an online bookstore and has grown and expanded from there. Employees of Amazon who are injured on the job can file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits, which includes medical benefits coverage and covers a portion of the worker’s lost wages. Who Can Qualify For Workers’ Compensation Benefits At Amazon? Any employee of Amazon is covered by workers’ compensation insurance. That means if you work full-time, part-time, or seasonal, you are covered. These benefits may apply to some remote employees, just so long as they are an actual Amazon employee and not considered a contractor. There are dozens of different jobs at Amazon, such as customer service representatives, package sorters, delivery drivers, programmers, and managers. As an example, you may be working in the electrical department when you suffer serious burns or get shocked. You may be sorting packages when you suffer a back injury. A slip and fall while making a delivery may leave you with a broken foot, or you might be sorting packages in a warehouse when you are hit by falling boxes and suffer a concussion. Any of these injuries can require ongoing medical care and lead to time off work. Who Doesn’t Qualify For Amazon Workers’ Compensation Benefits? If you are an independent contractor or a freelancer, you may do work for Amazon, but you are self-employed. This means you are not technically an employee of Amazon and you will not qualify for workers’ compensation benefits from Amazon. As an example, an Amazon Flex doesn’t qualify for workers’ compensation insurance coverage because that is an individual who delivers packages for Amazon as a self-employed contractor. Vendors and suppliers who are working on Amazon properties or performing tasks for Amazon aren’t covered by Amazon workers’ compensation but might be covered by their own employer’s workers’ compensation or by self-employment disability insurance. Consult With a Personal Injury Lawyer If you are injured while working on the job at Amazon, you should consult with a workers’ compensation attorney. Many legitimate workers’ compensation claims are denied daily, and with the help of a lawyer, your odds of getting the benefits that you deserve increase greatly. Workers’ compensation lawyers work on a contingency basis, which means that you will not have to pay your lawyer anything upfront. Your attorney will be paid when your case has been won. Get your free case evaluation with a workers’ compensation attorney in your area by completing the Free Case Evaluation Form on this page today. Remember, there is a statute of limitations for pursuing a workers’ compensation claim so don’t wait too late. *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 or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources Can I File a Claim If I Work Part-Time at Amazon*? Help! I was Hurt Working for Amazon!*
