Amazon warehouse work is a vital employment option for many Kentuckians, but Amazon’s focus on speed can come at the cost of workplace safety. Occupational Health & Safety reports that Amazon’s injury rate is much higher than at other warehouse jobs. Seven out of every 100 Amazon warehouse workers are injured every year, and 6.6 out of every 100 are seriously injured.
If you suffered injuries while working at an Amazon warehouse in Kentucky, our personal injury and workers’ compensation lawyers can help. By filing a workers’ comp or a third-party personal injury claim, you can collect compensation to make your recovery process more manageable.
Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer is a workplace injury law firm serving Kentucky. When injured people stand up against insurance companies and big corporations like Amazon, we call that real Kentucky Courage. We’re ready to bring our own Kentucky Courage to your claim.
Contact an Amazon warehouse injury lawyer at Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer today to get started with a consultation.
Picking the Right Amazon Warehouse Injury Law Firm in Kentucky
If you’ve been thinking, “I need a lawyer to sue Amazon,” but are unsure of how to pick one, consider Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer as your choice for the lawyer to handle your Amazon warehouse injury claim. Here are some of the reasons you should choose our firm:
- We offer free consultations so you can tell us about your case and get our professional opinion at no cost and at no risk to you.
- We handle Amazon warehouse injury claims from all angles. Some are personal injury claims, while others involve workers’ comp and Social Security Disability. We have experience with all aspects of Amazon warehouse injury cases.
- We’re available 24/7, and you will speak with a lawyer early in your case. The attorneys you may have seen in our TV advertisements are the same attorneys you will work with in person.
As examples of our success in fighting for injured Kentucky workers, we obtained a $370,000 workers’ compensation award for one factory worker and $280,000 for another. In the words of our past client Candy B.: “I highly recommend this law firm. They are very knowledgeable, caring, and will fight for you until the end.”
Why Amazon Warehouses Can Be Dangerous Workplaces
The company’s focus on speed is one of the primary reasons Amazon warehouses can be dangerous workplaces. By constantly pressuring workers to go faster and faster, Amazon creates the conditions for workers to get hurt.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Amazon warehouses can also be unsafe for workers due to:
- The frequent need to lift packages
- The weight of many packages
- The long hours of work required
- The need for workers to twist, bend, and extend their bodies in awkward ways
Most Common Accidents and Injuries That Occur in Amazon Warehouses
Some examples of common accidents and Amazon warehouse worker injuries include:
- Back injuries and musculoskeletal problems caused by lifting heavy packages
- Repetitive stress injuries caused by performing the same motion repeatedly and quickly
- Falling on slippery, uneven, or poorly lit floors
- Falling from ladders or platforms
- Falling from forklifts
- Injuries caused by an overturning forklift
- Injuries caused by items dropping from a forklift
- Broken bones, lacerations, and spinal cord injuries caused by objects dropping from shelves
How Do I Know If I Have an Amazon Warehouse Accident Case?
If you were injured while working as an employee at an Amazon warehouse, you can likely file a workers’ compensation claim regardless of who was at fault for the accident. Kentucky’s workers’ compensation system provides injured employees with medical benefits, partial replacement of lost wages, and disability benefits.
If someone other than your employer or co-worker negligently caused your injuries, a third-party personal injury claim could provide you with compensation for your injuries.
Is My Case a Workers’ Comp Case or a Personal Injury Claim?
Your Amazon warehouse accident claim is a workers’ comp case if you were injured while performing your job duties as an employee for Amazon. It doesn’t matter whether the accident was due to Amazon’s negligence, and it doesn’t matter whether the accident was partly your fault because workers’ comp is a no-fault system.
Your Amazon warehouse accident claim is a personal injury case if the negligence of a third party caused your injuries – someone other than your employer or co-workers. For example, if you are injured by a defective piece of equipment or due to the negligence of a third-party contractor, then you may have a personal injury claim against the negligent party.
Depending on the circumstances, your case may involve both a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury claim. Talk to our Amazon warehouse accident lawyers now to determine all your legal options for pursuing compensation.
Types of Benefits You Could Recover for Injuries While Working at Amazon
Workers’ compensation benefits you could recover for injuries you received while working at Amazon include:
- Coverage for all your related medical treatments, including surgery, medication, physical therapy, and nursing care
- Partial replacement of lost wages while you are unable to work, typically two-thirds of your average weekly wages up to a cap
- Disability benefits if your injuries require you to take a lower-paid job or work only light-duty or part-time
Compensation from a personal injury claim can include:
- Medical bills
- Complete coverage of lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
Our Kentucky work-related injury lawyers can determine what types of compensation you may be able to receive and can calculate how much your claim may be worth.
How Our Experienced Kentucky Work-Related Injury Lawyers Can Help
If you suffered injuries while working at an Amazon warehouse, you need an experienced lawyer to help you pursue the maximum compensation you deserve. While it is possible to file a claim without a lawyer, settlements and awards are generally much higher with legal representation.
Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer is the right law firm for your Amazon warehouse injury claim. Our experienced Kentucky work-related injury lawyers can help whether you need to file a workers’ compensation claim, a personal injury claim, or both. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Contact Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer today for your free consultation with our workplace injury attorneys.
