Have You Lost a Loved One as a Result of a Fatal Work Accident?
Nothing is more difficult than the loss of a loved one. If you have lost a family member as a result of a fatal work accident, the attorneys and staff at the Freibott Law Firm offer their most sincere condolences.
If you need to speak with an attorney about what to do and how to protect your legal rights, we are pleased to offer our assistance. We have helped many families pursue the compensation they deserve in the aftermath of fatal work accidents.
To contact our law office in Wilmington, Delaware, call 302-633-9000, or contact us by e-mail. We provide a free and informative consultation to answer your questions and help you make an informed decision about how you wish to proceed.
What are My Rights?
As a family member who has lost a loved one as a result of a fatal work accident, you may have a right to receive compensation through a workers' compensation claim. The Delaware workers' compensation system provides a type of compensation, called a death benefit, which is provided to dependents, as defined by Delaware law.
Death benefits are a weekly benefit. The amount of death benefits paid increase as the number of dependants increase, but there is a cap on the total amount of death benefits that may be paid. Benefits for dependent children typically cease at the age of 18, but may continue if the child is mentally or physically disabled. In addition, death benefits may be paid up to the age of 25 for a dependant child that is a full-time student.
In addition to weekly death benefit payments, a dependent family member may also receive up to $3,500 toward necessary funeral expenses.
Contact Us
If you need to speak with a workers' compensation lawyer, we are pleased to offer our assistance. To contact our Wilmington law office, call 302-633-9000, or contact us by e-mail.
