It is a sad reality that working in some businesses can result in serious injury or even death. Work-related circumstances that can cause death include occupational diseases, vehicle collisions, chemical exposure, and equipment mishaps.
The victim’s family members may be eligible for reimbursement under the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance coverage in certain situations. Read on to learn more about them and then contact PLBH at (800) 435-7542 if you require a free legal consultation.
Who is eligible for death benefits from workers’ compensation?
The purpose of workers’ compensation death benefits is to make up for those who were financially dependent on the deceased. These benefits may be given in situations of fatal workplace accidents, as well as in some instances when an occupational sickness ultimately leads in death, or in circumstances where work-related conditions worsen an existing condition and result in death.
Immediate family members typically suffer the greatest effects from such events and are therefore qualified for benefits. The main beneficiaries of benefits related to work-related death are spouses and children. In some circumstances, other family members may qualify for benefits; however, they will need to provide evidence that the victim supported them. Rarely, a non-relative of the deceased person would have been dependent on them and be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.
Which benefits are covered by workers’ compensation death settlements?
In cases of work-related mortality, dependents are granted damages to cover expenditures such as funeral and burial fees as well as any medical bills that may have been incurred prior to the victim’s death.
Benefits accrual schedules are governed by state legislation, settlement agreements, and death circumstances. Benefits may be terminated at a specific period or after a certain sum has been received, according to an agreement. Other agreements can provide lifetime benefits for couples or benefits for kids up to age 18.
Contact an attorney today if you have lost a loved one in a workplace accident
We at PLBH are committed to assisting those hurt at work in getting better. We are available to offer help at this difficult time because we are aware of the tremendous emotional and financial toll that an on-the-job accident or death may have. To talk about your rights, schedule a free consultation by calling (800) 435-7542.