Did a member of your family suffer harm associated with a workplace incident? If so, you might have grounds to pursue a wrongful death claim. Based on the details surrounding the claim, you might be eligible to recover monetary compensation for the death of your loved one; this includes the potential recovery of funeral expenses.
If you would like to learn more about who pays funeral costs after a fatal workplace accident or about the legal options available to you to ensure that funeral expenses are covered, you should seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible. Our wrongful death attorneys can help you sue the party liable for the incident and help you recover the compensation that you and your family are owed, including compensation for funeral costs.
Are you interested in learning more about how you will be able to cover funeral costs for the death of your loved one after a workplace incident? If so, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience.
Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm with many years of experience handling all sorts of personal injury claims, including workplace injury claims. Our lawyers are also knowledgeable on wrongful death claims arising from workplace incidents. Are you interested in discussing your right to pursue a claim with the experts at our firm? If so, do not hesitate to contact Normandie Law Firm today.
Some of the Types of Workplace Accidents
Employees can suffer harm in the workplace due to all of the following:
- Vehicular accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Trip and fall accidents
- Falls from elevated areas
- Shock and electrocution
- Falling object incidents (struck by objects thrown by workers or machinery)
- Crushing injuries (struck against objects/walls)
- Entanglement incidents
- Workplace violence
Although workplace incidents are often minor, they can potentially be fatal.
Who Is Liable for Workplace Incidents?
Who is liable for accidents that occur in the workplace? If the incident occurred due to a hazard or dangerous condition present in the workplace, the employer could be liable. This is because employers have a duty to keep their workplace safe for their employees. This includes ensuring that there are no risks of incidents. In addition, employers must ensure that their employees have the necessary training. Also, employers must ensure that their vehicles, equipment, and machinery are maintained routinely and safe for their employees to use.
Unfortunately, employers can breach their duty of care and fail to ensue that the workplace is safe for their employees. Therefore, incidents could occur, which could lead to fatal harm. If a member of your family died in a workplace accident, you could be eligible to pursue a claim. That is, the employer could be liable. If the employer offers workers’ compensation insurance, surviving family members could file claims for the death of their loved one.
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About Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance coverage that covers workplace incidents. If employees suffer a work-related injury, they could file a workers’ compensation claim. If the claim is approved, victims could be awarded a number of benefits, including medical costs, lost income, and temporary/permanent disability benefits, for instance. If the incident was fatal, surviving family members could be granted death benefits. Although workers compensation insurance can benefit employees, the insurance coverage is likely in place to protect employers from legal action.
Who Pays Funeral Expenses?
As explained above, it is possible for funeral expenses after a workplace accident to be covered by workers’ compensation insurance. However, it is possible for workers’ compensation claims to be denied. If the claim is wrongfully denied, it is possible for claimants to sue and fight for fair compensation. Additionally, it is possible for the employer to be directly sued for the wrongful death of the victim. Although it is easy to worry about having to pay for funeral costs, you can trust that funeral costs will be covered if you and your family decide to pursue legal action for the death of your loved one.
You Could Pursue a Wrongful Death Claim
Do you have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim? Not just anyone is eligible to pursue a wrongful death claim after the death of a victim in a workplace accident. Who can pursue a claim? Based on California law, only the following parties can file a wrongful death claim:
- Spouses
- Domestic partners
- Children
If these parties are all deceased, the parties who would be eligible to receive property after the victim’s death, could pursue a wrongful death claim; these parties include the following:
- Parents
- Siblings
What if there are other parties that were financially dependent on the victim? If they can prove financial dependence, the victim’s putative spouse (as well as their children), their stepchildren, and their parents can also pursue a claim. If you are unsure about whether you are eligible to file a wrongful death claim for the death of your loved one, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience. Our lawyers are ready to help you better understand your right to sue.
The Costs Associated with Funerals
Without a doubt, funerals can be expenses; the there are a number of different services that are required and must be paid after the death of a loved one. Some of the expenses come from the following:
- The purchasing of a burial plot, casket, and tombstone
- The purchasing of an urn as well as fees for cremation
- Viewing and memorial services
- Transporting the body between locations
- Preparing the body for services
- Paying the funeral director and all other staff
The expenses can quickly add up. On average, total funeral expenses can range between $7,000 and $12,000. However, depending on each specific situation (including the services that the family chooses), funeral expenses can easily surpass the $12,000 mark.
File within the Statute of Limitations
If you are interested in pursuing a claim for the death of your loved one in a workplace accident, you must take legal action quickly as your claim is subject to a strict deadline. A statute of limitations establishes the total length of time that claimants have to sue. If claimants do not file their claims on time, they will simply lose the right to take any legal action. How long do you have to pursue your claim? In California, wrongful death claims must be filed within a two-year statute of limitations (this means that claimants only have two years to sue). If you are interested in learning more about the total length of time that you have to pursue your claim, contact us today.
Contact Normandie Law Firm Today
Are you interested in learning more about your right to sue for the death of a member of your family in a workplace accident? If so, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at Normandie Law Firm at your earliest convenience. At our firm, we are dedicated to providing all claimants with the guidance that they need to reach a successful claim outcome.
Our firm offers free legal services (which include free consultations and free second opinions). During our free legal services, our lawyers will answer all your questions and address all your concerns. Essentially, you will have access to all the information necessary to pursue your claim. Our free legal services are available as part of our Zero-Fee guarantee; our guarantee ensures that you will not be required to pay upfront fees for any of our legal expenses. Additionally, our firm is based on contingency; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay anything until after winning their claims (that is, you will not be responsible to pay legal fees if you do not win).
If you are ready to discuss your claim with the workplace accident lawyers at our firm, contact Normandie Law Firm at your earliest convenience.
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