Was your foot broken because heavy equipment was dropped on it while you were working for Cargill? If so, you may be eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim. Most U.S. employers have workers comp to cover their employees while on the job. It can provide medical benefits to help you get the care that you need and it can also help you recover a portion of wages lost while you are unable to work. The entire workers’ comp claim process can be complicated, so an attorney can help you with the negotiations and with filing the claim to ensure you are treated fairly. Company Profile: Cargill A global corporation that is privately held, Cargill is based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Founded in 1865, the company has 153,000 employees and is known as the largest privately held U.S. company as far as revenues go. The company has several business facets, including dealing with grain and agricultural commodities, trading steel, energy, and transport, and raising livestock and producing feed. Cargill also produces ingredients used in food, such as starch and glucose syrup, vegetable oils, fats, and other ingredients for industrial use and processed foods. The company also has a financial services unit that manages financial risks in the company’s commodity markets. It has employees in hundreds of roles located all around the world and all across the U.S. Injured at Work If you are an employee of Cargill, you should understand that no job comes without risks. If you are hurt while on the job, you should notify your supervisor or the human resources department to let them know about what happened as they will have to complete an accident report. You should seek immediate medical care to address your injury. Crushed Hands: If you are a machine operator in one of Cargill’s factories, you could suffer broken or crushed bones in your hand because of a machine. This can require an extensive recovery period. Falls: You could slip and fall on spilled oils or substances suffering a back injury or a broken bone. Farm Injuries: If you tend to the livestock, you could be knocked down and trampled by cattle, suffering broken ribs, broken legs, and even internal injuries. All of these can cause you to be unable to work for a long time. If you are working your shift at Cargill and you are cut by a piece of machine and require surgical intervention and stitches, you may be eligible to file a workers’ comp claim to recoup your medical costs and a portion of your lost wages. Workers’ Comp Attorney Workers’ comp claims can be challenging and complicated. The process is lengthy and detailed. A workers’ comp attorney is experienced in filing claims, filing appeals, and negotiating settlements to ensure clients have access to the medical care that they need. If you are unable to return to the same position and need to be retrained, your workers’ comp claim may also cover the cost of vocational rehabilitation services. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Cargill, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
