FedEx Workers Comp Claims In Illinois

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FedEx employs thousands of workers across Illinois in a wide range of roles, many of which are physically demanding and carry an increased risk of injury. Long-haul truck drivers, delivery drivers, package handlers, warehouse workers, forklift drivers, call center workers and employees responsible for loading and unloading vehicles all face daily workplace hazards that frequently lead to workers’ compensation claims. There is not a day that passes where multiple FedEx workers are not injured. It is just the nature of the job.

Types Of Injuries At FedEx

Many FedEx positions require constant physical activity. Drivers often lift, carry, push, and pull heavy packages throughout long shifts, sometimes hundreds of times per day. Package handlers and warehouse workers may spend hours bending, twisting, reaching, or working at a fast pace to meet delivery deadlines. Over time, this type of repetitive motion and physical strain can lead to injuries including:

• the back
• shoulders
• knees
• wrists, and other joints, as well as muscle and tendon damage
• the neck
• elbows

Other FedEx employees face injury risks tied to their work environment. Delivery drivers routinely encounter hazardous driving conditions, including congested roads, poor visibility, and reckless drivers. Vehicle accidents can result in serious injuries, even at low speeds. Drivers are also exposed to bad weather, particularly during Illinois winters. Slips and falls on icy sidewalks, snow-covered steps, or wet surfaces while making deliveries are a common source of workers’ compensation claims. Dogs or crazy people can attack.

Delivery drivers face the same injuries as those in the warehouse and more including concussions, PTSD, electrocution, and foot injuries from stepping into holes or falling on uneven ground. We have also seen many carpal tunnel cases for all their workers including for account managers who spend a lot of time on the computer.

Regardless of how an injury occurs, or whether it is due to a single event or wear and tear, it is critical for injured FedEx employees to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Prompt medical treatment protects your health and helps link the injury to your job duties.

Illinois Workers’ Compensation And FedEx

It is also important to consult with a reputable Illinois workers’ compensation attorney. An experienced attorney can help ensure the injury is properly reported, the right paperwork is filed, medical care is authorized, and benefits are paid. If disputes come up over medical treatment, work restrictions, or permanent disability, an attorney can represent you at the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. We know lawyers who have represented hundreds of FedEx workers. They understand the demands of these jobs and how insurance companies act to try to limit claims.

FedEx is what is called a self insured company. That means that they pay for the work injuries out of their revenue. They work with a company called Sedgwick to handle the claims. Sedgwick is known as a TPA or third party administrator. They act like an insurance company on behalf of Sedgwick. Make no mistake, it is their goal to deny, delay or reduce your benefits. That is what they are being paid to do. Sedgwick wants to keep the very lucrative FedEx business so it is not unusual for them to try to make the lives of injured workers in Illinois difficult.

It is incredibly important that you hire a lawyer who has experience with representing injured workers against FedEx and Sedgwick. They can be ruthless. They are not looking out for you and that is not their job. You need to level the playing field by getting an attorney in your corner who has a track record of success in dealing with them and understands FedEx worker injuries and jobs.

Remember that a workers’ compensation claim is not a lawsuit against FedEx. Most employees believe that FedEx is a good company, and they value their jobs. A workers’ compensation claim is simply a request for benefits provided by law to cover medical care and lost wages after a work-related injury. Filing a claim is about protecting your health, your income, and your future.

We have helped hundreds of injured Illinois FedEx workers and would love to help you. We promise to give the same advice and recommendations we would provide to friends and family. Please contact us at 312-346-5320 any time for a free case review.

FAQ’S About Illinois Work Comp

• Will it cost anything to hire an attorney? No, every Illinois work comp attorney is required to work on a contingency basis which means there is no fee unless they are successful. That fee is limited to 20% of what is recovered and usually only happens when there is a settlement or trial victory.
• Should I give a recorded statement? No!!! This will happen from Sedgwick on many cases and is meant to try and misinterpret your words or the facts in a way that can be used to deny your benefits.
• Will they pay my medical bills? – Yes. And you do not need to have health insurance. 100% of medical care related to your job injury should be paid.
• I hurt the same body part five years ago. Does that matter? It shouldn’t unless you were under active medical treatment for that injury. Having a pre-existing condition is not a reason you should lose work comp benefits in most cases.
• Do I have to sign a medical release form to give them access to my records? Yes and no. They have a right to medical records for treatment related to the work injury. But you should not sign an overly broad release form that gives them access to irrelevant medical records related to other treatment you have had.
• Is this a lawsuit? The claim against FedEx is not. But often workers are hurt due to the negligence of others like homeowners or drivers of other cars. In that case you would have two claims. One for work comp and one for personal injury. We can help you get a great law firm for both cases.