How Much Can I Get in Death Benefits?
Death benefits are often paid in regular installments. The amount of those payments is based on a percentage of what the deceased employee used to earn before the injury. Call Bobe & Snell Law Office LLC now at (470) 268-5802 to find an experienced and reliable death benefit lawyer that you can trust to help you navigate the workers’ compensation process until you get the death benefits that you deserve.
Which Deaths Count for Benefits?
In order to receive death benefits, a work-related injury or illness must have caused or contributed to your loved one’s death. These benefits aren’t limited to situations where an employee dies on the job, such as in a serious workplace accident. Contact Bobe & Snell Law Office LLC now at (470) 268-5802 to find an experienced and reliable death benefit lawyer that you can trust to help you navigate the workers’ compensation process until you get the death benefits that you deserve.
Who Qualifies as A Dependent?
There are different rules for deciding who qualifies as a dependent, depending on their relationship to the deceased employee and state law. Children under 18 are almost always considered dependents. The same goes for older children who have certain physical or mental disabilities that make them unable to earn a living. Call us now at (470) 268-5802to find an experienced and reliable death benefit lawyer that you can trust to help you.
Who Is Eligible for Death Benefits?
While the exact eligibility requirements vary from state to state, death benefits are usually (but not always) reserved for those who were related to the deceased employee by blood or marriage—typically spouses, children, and other close relatives—who lived with and depended on the deceased employee for their living expenses. Call us now at (470) 268-5802 If your loved one already had a worker’s comp attorney, that is a good place to start.