Death Benefits for Workers' Compensation Claims

Raleigh Workers' Compensation Attorney

If you lose a family member in a work-related accident or due to an injury sustained in the course of their employment, an attorney at our law firm may be able to help you file a claim to seek benefits. We are committed to offering the compassionate and knowledgeable assistance our clients deserve in their time of need. A family who has lost a loved one may be able to seek death benefits for their loss in order to help with the financial burden of losing a spouse, parent or other family member. Of course, there is no amount of money that could possibly make up for a lost loved one, but death benefits may serve to help ease the burden that a family may be facing due to their loss.

To find out about your right to death benefits for a workers' compensation claim in Raleigh, Greenville or anywhere in North Carolina, feel free to contact a workers' compensation attorney at our law offices. We take on cases throughout the state and have office locations in New Bern, Raleigh, Greenville, Jacksonville and Kinston. You can get started by calling our offices at 1-800-598-0456 - your initial case evaluation is free and confidential.

The surviving family member or members that may be entitled to these benefits will vary depending on the case, as may the amount of benefits available. However, the death benefits may cover:

• Medical expenses
• Funeral costs
• Lost income (a percentage of the decedent's average wages, up to a certain amount, 400 weeks in North Carolina

Did You Lose a Loved One in a Work Accident? A Raleigh Workers' Compensation Lawyer Can Help

When you seek the legal assistance of a Raleigh workers' compensation lawyer at The Whitley Law Firm, you pay no out of pocket expenses. Fees for our services are paid from the settlement or award, and this means that there's no financial risk in choosing to involve one of our attorneys.

Contact a Raleigh workers' compensation lawyer today.