In certain situations, eligible surviving family members may qualify for death benefits following a fatal workplace accident. Depending on the circumstances, available benefits may include wage-related payments and burial expenses through the workers’ compensation system. If another party’s negligence contributed to the accident, the family may also have grounds to pursue a separate wrongful death claim.
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Can surviving family members pursue death benefits after a fatal workplace accident?
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