Workers' Compensation Lawyer Serving Queens

Fatal Workplace Accidents and Injuries

The surviving spouse or children of a worker who has lost his or her life in or as the result of a workplace accident or injury may be able to file a workers' compensation claim in order to seek financial damages. Death benefits, including a percentage of the lost loved one's pay and burial expenses, may be available to the family in order to help them rebuild in the wake of their loss.

Did you lose a loved one in a workplace accident? A Queens workers' compensation lawyer at Katz, Leidman, Grossman, Wolfe & Freund may be able to assist you in filing your claim and recovering the benefits you deserve. Although no amount of money or benefits can ever make up for the loss of a treasured family member, filing a claim does allow for a type of justice and the remaining family can be protected from financial ruin.  These cases may be difficult and complex, and it is crucial that you have skilled legal representation from a skilled lawyer.  The legal team at our law firm has decades of successful experience in fighting in court or negotiating settlements in workers' compensation cases.

Death Benefits & Workers' Compensation Claims in Queens

The specific benefits that a family may be entitled to receive will vary depending on the particular case. Typically, a Queens workers' compensation claim for a lost family member will cover two-thirds of the worker's average weekly pay from the year preceding the accident, as well as up to $6,000 in funeral expenses.

In addition to filing a workers' compensation claim on your behalf to seek death benefits, an attorney may also be able to seek financial compensation from other resources, such as a third party that may be held accountable for your loss. As an example, the manufacturer of a defective tool or other product may have been responsible for the loss of your loved one, and in this situation you may be able to recover workers' comp benefits as well as damages from the manufacturer.

For help with your claim after a fatal workplace accident or injury in the Queens area, contact a Queens workers' compensation attorney at our offices today.