If an employee dies because of a work-related injury due to an accident or an occupational illness that developed over time, his or her spouse or dependents may be eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits. The total disability benefit payments equal 70 percent of the deceased worker's average weekly wages, although they cannot exceed the maximum amount set annually by the New Jersey Commissioner of Labor. If payments need to be divided among dependents, those percentages are determined in a hearing before a workers' compensation judge.
In addition to paying workers' compensation benefits to surviving dependents, employers are also required to pay up to $3,500 in reimbursements for funeral expenses for a work-related death. This reimbursement is provided to the estate or individual responsible for the costs of the funeral.
An Experienced Essex County Injury Settlement Attorney
Specific statutes of limitations apply to benefit eligibility, so it is in your best interests to seek help from an experienced workers' compensation lawyer. John Marmaras, Attorney at Law, provides skilled representation for a variety of workers' compensation claims, including those involving death benefits for dependents. We understand this is most likely a difficult time for your family, both emotionally and financially, so we offer personalized attention and reasonable legal fees for our services. John Marmaras is an experienced Bloomfield dependent workers' compensation benefits attorney. He will thoroughly examine your claim, keep you up to date as your case progresses and advocate for your rights at the benefits hearing.
Contact Us for a Free Initial Consultation
To schedule a free initial consultation regarding dependent workers' compensation benefits, call us at 973-233-4312. Or, to send an e-mail, please complete and submit the online form on our website. Our Bloomfield, New Jersey, law firm is located minutes off the Garden State Parkway at Exit 148. Payment plans are available, and appointments are available for evenings and weekends by request. Se habla español.
