If you are an employee of FedEx, you are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. FedEx is an American multinational courier delivery service. Founded in 1971, the company’s headquarters are in Memphis, Tennessee. The company has an annual revenue of $65.450 billion, and employees more than 425,000 people. FedEx offers post delivery, express mail, freight forwarding, and third-party logistics. Workers’ compensation benefits can help workers who have suffered an injury on the job or who have an occupational disease. Workers’ compensation includes medical benefits and covers a portion of the worker’s lost wages while they are recovering from their workplace incident. Who Is Covered By FedEx Workers’ Compensation? Anyone employed by FedEx is covered by workers’ compensation insurance. That includes part-time employees, full-time employees, and those who help with the seasonal rush. These workers can fill dozens of roles within FedEx. These workers might be package sorters, customer service representatives, managers or supervisors, sales associates, delivery drivers, and so forth. Any of these roles come with their own risks, even if all the proper safety guidelines are followed. If you suffer an injury while working at FedEx, report it right away. Who Isn’t Covered By FedEx Workers’ Compensation? Individuals who aren’t actual employees of FedEx cannot receive workers’ compensation benefits. As an example, a freelancer or a contractor isn’t eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. A supplier or a vendor hurt on FedEx property or while working on a FedEx project wouldn’t qualify for FedEx benefits but may be eligible for benefits through their actual employer or through their own private disability insurance plan. Any actual FedEx employee who is injured on the job can pursue a claim for benefits regardless of who was at fault for the injury. As an example, a package sorter could suffer a back injury from lifting heavy packages. A delivery driver might slip and fall while getting off the truck with a package and suffer a neck and head injury. You may be working as a sales associate when you slip and fall and hurt your wrist and arm. Any of these injuries will lead to mounting medical expenses and require time off work. Workers’ compensation will cover your medical bills and pay about two-third your lost wages. There may be other benefits available, such as vocational retraining, depending on your state requirements. Consult With a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Workers’ compensation lawyers work on a contingency basis, which means your lawyer will not require any upfront payment. Your attorney will not get paid until you win your claim for workers’ compensation benefits from FedEx. Workers’ compensation claims are challenging, and many legitimate claims are denied and often, benefits are stopped. You will need a workers’ comp lawyer to file an appeal and aggressively pursue your FedEx workers’ compensation claim. There is a strict statute of limitations for pursuing such claims, so don’t wait too late. Get your Free Case Evaluation today from a workplace injury lawyer who practices in your state. *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. Additional Resources Can I File a Claim Against FedEx* If I Was Working Offsite? When Should I Settle My Workers' Comp. Claim Against FedEx*?
