Speed is perhaps Amazon’s best selling point. But fast shipping and delivery can come at a price to workers. The pressure to move faster while performing physically demanding and repetitive motions can lead to accidents, injuries, stress and trauma.
At Brazil Sweeney Law Group, we represent clients who have sustained injuries while working for Amazon. We understand the unique challenges faced by Amazon employees, the common injuries they suffer and are committed to advocating for their rights.
Common Amazon Worker Injuries
Many jobs at Amazon, including those in warehouses, fulfillment centers and delivery, involve fast-paced, physically demanding work that can lead to accidents and injuries such as:
Back & Shoulder Injuries
Heavy lifting and repeated twisting from moving bulky packages and boxes in warehouses or during delivers can lead to muscle strains, herniated discs, joint inflammation, repetitive strain injuries, spinal damage and chronic back and neck pain.
Repetitive Motion Injuries
Constant scanning, repeated lifting, twisting, quick reach motions and maintaining awkward postures for long periods have a cumulative impact that can strain muscles, tendons and nerves over time leading to injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, epicondylitis, trigger finger, nerve damage and chronic back and neck strain.
Falls
Cluttered aisles, stacks of inventory, wet floors, icy loading docks and uneven delivery paths can cause trips, slips and falls. These types of accidents can lead to broken bones, ligament tears, sprains, concussions and even traumatic brain injuries.
Equipment Accidents
Operating or working near forklifts, conveyor belts and other machinery puts workers at risk of broken bones, lacerations, burns, crush injuries and head trauma.
Delivery Truck Accidents
Just like anyone on the road, Amazon drivers can be involved in a vehicle crash and sustain injuries. They can also be hurt loading and unloading heavy packages or while traversing uneven or slippery delivery paths.
Temperature Related Illnesses & Injuries
Warehouses can lack proper climate control, leaving them unbearable hot in the summer or freezing in the winter. This could lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, frostbite or hypothermia. Delivery drivers can also face prolonged exposure to heat and cold, leaving them susceptible to the same injuries and illnesses.
Overexertion
Tight deadlines, strict quotas and efficiency can put extra pressure on workers and lead to injuries from fatigue and overexertion.
What Amazon’s Workers’ Compensation Covers
Minnesota law requires Amazon to carry workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. It covers full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees for job-related injuries or illnesses. Eligibility often depends on whether you are classified as an employee or an independent contractor.
Benefits typically cover:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Rehabilitation costs
- Temporary or permanent disabilities
- Reimbursement for mileage and parking
If you’re an Amazon employee who’s suffered an on-the-job injury, you may have a workers’ compensation claim. But navigating the system can be complex and challenging.
The Amazon Accident & Injury Lawyers at Brazil Sweeney Law Group Can Help
Workplace injuries can be devastating, impacting your health, livelihood, and future, but getting a fair workers’ compensation settlement from the world’s largest online retailer can be tough – especially if you do it alone. At Brazil Sweeney Law Group, we represent clients who have sustained injuries while working for Amazon.
We stand by our clients throughout the entire legal process, providing support and guidance every step of the way. Our dedicated legal team and experienced Minneapolis workers’ compensation attorneys understand the unique challenges faced by Amazon employees, including warehouse and fulfillment center workers and delivery drivers, and we are committed to advocating for their rights.
If you have been injured while working for Amazon, trust us to fight for your justice and fair compensation. Call today for a free, no-obligation case review and let us get to work for you. There’s no fee unless we win.