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Compensable Death Benefits

Under North Carolina law, if an employee dies on the job from a work-related accident or injury, his or her family may be eligible to receive up to 400 weeks worth of workers' compensation insurance benefits.

The family may also qualify for up to $3,500 to cover funeral expenses. Often, an employee will incur medical expenses prior to death from injuries sustained on the job. If the claim is compensable, the workers' compensation insurance carrier is also responsible for these expenses.

Since death benefits are not necessarily guaranteed, it is advisable to speak with a worker's comp attorney when facing this tragic situation.

CAN THE FAMILY RECEIVE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS?

A minor child or disabled spouse may be entitled to receive benefits beyond the 400-week time period, depending on the facts of the particular worker's compensation case. If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, call us now to see if our workers' compensation team can help you with your workers' compensation claim.