Lawyers Handling Survivors Benefits Claims In Montgomery, Berks, Chester, and Lehigh County County
Dealing with the loss of a loved one due to a workplace accident is emotionally and financially draining. At Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C., our attorneys provide families all over Pennsylvania with compassionate and personalized support. We strive to help them navigate these difficult periods. We handle all aspects of fatal workers’ compensation claims. Our attorneys complete all necessary documentation, field communications with insurance companies, and protect the rights of you and your loved ones.
Our experienced team is here to secure the compensation you deserve for medical expenses, funeral costs, and lost wages. We focus on your legal needs so you can concentrate on healing and taking care of the people who depended on your loved one for support. You can trust us to manage the complex legal details during this challenging time.
We Can Help With Fatal Claim Petitions For Dependents Of Deceased Workers
Our attorneys have more than three decades of experience to draw from in helping you. We know the workers’ compensation process, and local legal community, and we take pride in working closely with our clients by keeping the lines of communication open throughout the process.
Let us put our experience, knowledge and compassion to work for your unique circumstances. We can help both with pursuing fatal claim death benefits under Pennsylvania workers’ compensation, and also with any probate, estate planning or inheritance tax issues which may arise.
Who Can File A Fatal Claim In Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, certain relatives have the right to file a fatal workers’ compensation claim. These rights go primarily to spouses, children, and dependent parents of an individual who has died as a result of a workplace accident or occupational disease.
Benefits For Surviving Family Members
If you are the spouse or dependent of someone who died because of a work-related injury or illness, you are entitled to receive compensation for:
- Any related medical expenses your loved one may have incurred before death
- The costs of a funeral up to $3,000
- A percentage of the workers’ compensation wage-loss benefit your loved one would have been entitled to receive (a spouse can receive these benefits for life, or until he, or she enters into another relationship; also note that the amount of this benefit varies according to the number of dependent children)
If the workers’ compensation insurance provider refuses to pay what you are seeking in a fatal claim (as they often do) – rest assured that our lawyers will be ready, willing and able to go to battle for you in court. Our attorneys, Levi S. Wolf and Daniel E. McCabe, are certified as specialists in the practice of workers’ compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s section on Workers’ Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Fatal Accidents And Third-Party Personal Injury Claims
When a worker suffers a fatal accident at work because of the negligence or recklessness of someone other than their own employer or a co-worker, eligible family members can sue the responsible party for the damages above and beyond what is allowed in a fatal workers’ compensation claim. Our law firm has handled multiple fatal claims associated with workplace accidents. We can help you seek full and fair compensation.
To learn more about our experience and ability to protect your interests after a fatal workplace accident, please see our personal injury section.
How To File A Fatal Claim
The process for filing a fatal claim begins with notifying the employer about the death. This should be done as soon as reasonably possible. Following the notification, the family member must file a formal claim. In Pennsylvania, there is a three-year time limit to file the claim for most injuries, which begins on the date of the worker’s death. It’s crucial to file the claim in time; a late filing may result in losing the right to claim benefits, and may jeopardize compiling the evidence necessary to win the case.
Navigating the specifics of workers’ compensation claims in Pennsylvania, especially in the context of a fatal incident, can be complex and emotionally taxing. You should always seek the guidance of certified specialist workers’ compensation attorney to ensure that you get all the benefits you deserve. Contact the certified workers’ comp specialists at Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. today.
If You’ve Lost A Family Member In A Workplace Accident, Contact Us Today
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Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C., helps surviving spouses and children throughout southeastern Pennsylvania obtain the benefits they are entitled to under the fatal claims section of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. Call our offices directly or contact our lawyers online for a free consultation.
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