Workers’ Compensation – What to Do if Injured Delivering Packages in Nevada

Package delivery drivers perform some of the most physically demanding work in today’s economy. Whether employed by UPS, FedEx, USPS, Amazon, or another delivery service, drivers face daily risks such as lifting heavy packages, navigating traffic, dealing with unsafe property conditions, and exposure to extreme weather. Unfortunately, injuries on the job are common. In Nevada, an injured worker can make a claim for workers’ comp benefits regardless of fault (i.e., even if the accident was caused by the employer). The benefits available include payment of medical expenses related to treatment of the workplace injury or illness, temporary disability benefits, and permanent disability benefits.

Package delivery drivers perform some of the most physically demanding work in today’s economy. Whether employed by UPS, FedEx, USPS, Amazon, or another delivery service, drivers face daily risks such as lifting heavy packages, navigating traffic, dealing with unsafe property conditions, and exposure to extreme weather. Unfortunately, injuries on the job are common. In Nevada,…

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