South Carolina Workers' Compensation Death Benefits

You May Need to Get Death Benefits if You LOST A LOVED ONE IN A WORK ACCIDENT!

Sometimes, a severe work injury results in the death of the employee. Workers' compensation provides death benefits for the surviving spouse or spouse and children, which includes a percentage of the employee's wage and a burial allowance up to $2,500.

If your loved one died as a result of a work injury and you are eligible to file a claim, you must file the claim within two years of the death or risk losing your rights to compensation.

An experienced attorney can advise you of your rights if you are a spouse or dependent of an employee who died as a result of a work injury or sickness. Turn to the skilled lawyers at Peake & Fowler Law Firm, P.A. for a free consultation.

Who Is Eligible to Receive Death Benefits?

The death benefits are available to the deceased's dependents. In most cases, this means the spouse and children of the employee who died. If the employee did not have dependents, the benefits can be divided among other "partially dependent people." In some cases, the death benefits may be distributed to the parents of the deceased workers. Who is eligible in some cases can be difficult to determine. Don't hesitate to contact an experienced attorney who can help answer your questions.

Contact a Workers' Compensation Lawyer with Our Firm

For experienced legal help, contact Peake & Fowler Law Firm, P.A., serving Columbia and surrounding communities in South Carolina. A workers' compensation lawyer at Peake & Fowler can fight for your rights.

Call 1-800-WIN-WIN-1 or (803) 788-4370 today for your free personal injury consultation.