What are Workers’ Compensation Benefits? Did you suffer an injury while working for Monsanto? If so, you may be eligible for a workers’ compensation claim. Most employers in the U.S. have workers’ comp coverage on their employees in case they are hurt while on the job or become ill because of coming into contact with toxic chemicals while working. Because of the detail and complexity of workers’ comp claims, a workers’ comp attorney can help with the process so you can focus on healing and not worry about the stress involved in filing and negotiating the claim. Company Profile: Monsanto Company Originally founded in 1901 as a company that produced food additives, Monsanto has grown to become a multinational agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation that is headquarters in Creve Coeur, Missouri. It is known for being a leading producer of genetically engineered seed and a glyphosate-based herbicide marketed under the brand name of Roundup. In September 2016, the board of Monsanto has agreed for the company to be purchased by Bayer for $66 billion, which breaks down to $128 per share as long as the transfer is given regulatory approval. The company produces pesticides, genetic seeds, and herbicides and other agribusiness products that are used by farmers across the country. The company manufactured several controversial products at one time, including PCBs, Agent Orange, DDT, and recombinant bovine growth hormone. Injured on the Job at Monsanto Monsanto has more than 25,500 employees that fill a variety of capacities. These workers include manufacturing line employees, buyers, chemists, customer service reps, marketing staff, accountants, and hundreds of other positions that keep the large company working day to day. Each of these positions comes with its own inherent risks, which can result in an injury while on the job. Toxic Substances – If you are a chemist who works on the formulas for pesticides and herbicides, you may come into contact with some toxic substances that result in serious illnesses that may include skin burns and ulcerations as well as breathing problems or lung damage. This kind of illness may be eligible for a workers’ comp claim. Broken Bones – If you are working on a machine in the factory when it gets jammed, you may have to try to repair it. If the tool slips, causing your hand to crash into a piece of metal on the machine and break several bones in your arm, you may also be eligible to file a workers’ comp claim. Were you working your shift at Monsanto when you fell from a ladder and hit your back and head on the concrete floor suffering serious injuries? If so, you may have an eligible workers’ comp claim to help you recover your medical expenses and a portion of wages you lost from being unable to work. Contact a Qualified Workers’ Comp Attorney If you have suffered an injury or illness from an on job accident or exposure, you should focus on recovering. A workers’ comp attorney is experienced in the paperwork, appeals, and negotiations of workers’ comp claims. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against the Monsato Company, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
