Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits

Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits are paid in regular installments. The amount of disbursements is based on a percentage of what a worker was earning before their death. In certain situations, a lawyer may be able to negotiate a single lump sum payment. As for how long payments last, spouses are often able to receive payments until their own death or remarriage. Dependent children often receive disbursements until they turn 18, or graduate from college or complete vocational training. In some cases, a dependent child with a chronic condition like muscular dystrophy may be able to continue receiving Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits for their care.

Not all workplace accidents are entirely preventable or the fault of any particular party. However, there are times when negligence may have needlessly put an employee in harm’s way or led to certain oversights with safety precautions. Regardless of what contributed to your loved one’s death, a workers’ compensation attorney can assess your situation and discuss the possibility of filing a claim.