Did You Lose a Loved One In a Workplace Accident?
In 2008, more than 160 workers were killed in accidents on the job in Ohio. Many of the accidents were the result of negligence by third parties, including manufacturers of faulty industrial equipment, negligent property owners and subcontractors working on the same job site. Under the law, surviving spouses and family members may sue the negligent third parties directly but may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits through the state-run Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) system.
What Do You Have to Prove to Qualify for a Death Benefit Claim?
If your loved one was killed in a fatal accident, or as the result of fatal injuries suffered because of contact with a toxic substance at work, you can file a claim if:
- You can demonstrate that a specific accident and injuries directly resulted in the death
- You can show that you were dependent upon the deceased workers' income
If the Worker Was On Workers' Comp Benefits at Time of Death
Ohio offers no provisions for continuing workers' compensation benefits if the injured worker dies from the injuries after a period of time. There may be, however, a lump sum compensation available for survivors, based on a percentage of the workers' weekly earnings and including some payment for burial expenses.
OhioBWCAttorneys.com is an association of independent workers' compensation and personal injury law firms and lawyers. When you contact our group, you will be connected with an experienced attorney who will provide a free consultation to discuss your workplace death claim and help you understand your options.
In addition to helping you with the workers' compensation claim for death benefits, your OhioBWCAttorneys.com lawyer can also file a wrongful death lawsuit against the third party who shares liability for the wrongful death.
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