Nothing is more devastating than losing a loved one to a work injury. Such a tragedy is difficult enough without having to navigate California's workers' compensation system alone.
Every day in America, 13 people go to work and never come home. — Sec. of Labor Hilda Solis, Workers Memorial Day
When a worker loses their life due to a workplace injury, the surviving dependents are eligible to receive benefits — referred to as "death benefits." A spouse, children, or other dependents who relied on the worker may qualify.
California law distinguishes between "total dependents" (those who relied entirely on the deceased worker) and "partial dependents" (those who only partly relied on them). Both may qualify.
California workers' compensation law requires that these benefits be filed within 240 weeks (4½ years) of the worker's death. The statute of limitations means there is a limited time in which a claim can be filed — once it runs, the claim is no longer valid.
I'm Stephen Dial, an experienced workers' comp lawyer in Anaheim Hills. I will sit down with you, face to face, during a free initial consultation. I will listen to your story, get to know you, and help you evaluate your options.
Call 714-279-8055 or contact me online. Se habla español.