Speak With an Atlanta Work Injury Lawyer: (770) 922-3660
Losing a family member is never easy, especially when death occurs as the result of an unexpected work accident. If your loved one was fatally injured on the job, or if they died as the result of a work-related illness, you might have the right to pursue compensation through workers’ compensation death benefits. At Hansford McDaniel – Workers’ Compensation Attorneys, our Atlanta workers’ compensation attorneys are here to support you in the fight for the benefits you and your family deserves.
Call (770) 922-3660 for a FREE consultation with a member of our legal team.
Why We’re the Right Choice for Families
- We focus primarily on work injuries and workers’ comp law
- We have recovered millions of dollars in compensation
- Our entire team makes compassionate, personalized service a priority
- There are no fees unless we win your case
During these difficult times, you can depend on Hansford McDaniel – Workers’ Compensation Attorneys for the caring, compassionate, and highly capable representation you need to navigate the workers’ comp process and secure the benefits you and your loved ones need.
Our founder and managing partner Mr. Hansford has been named to Georgia Super Lawyers® Rising Stars for 5 consecutive years – an achievement held by fewer than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the entire state. When you choose to work with our Georgia workers’ compensation death benefits Attorney, you can trust that your case is in good hands.
Georgia Death Benefits & Compensation for Fatal Work Accidents
Georgia’s workers’ compensation act allows families to receive benefits when their loved one dies in a work-related accident. Death benefits are also available in the event that a worker dies as a result of occupational illness.
Here are a few details about Georgia’s workers’ compensation death benefits:
- In order to recover benefits, it must be shown that the death occurred during employment – the same standard for any workers’ compensation claim. In cases where the reason for death is unknown, it will be presumed that it occurred in the course of employment if the employee was located where they would have likely been performing work duties.
- Death benefits are available to the dependents of a worker, which often includes surviving spouses, children, or dependent stepchildren.
- Dependents are entitled to receive 2/3 of a worker’s average weekly rate or a maximum of $800 per week. Under Georgia law, this applies to deaths that occur on or after July 1, 2023.
- State law caps benefits for widowed spouses to a total of $290,000. If the spouse remarries or cohabitates with a new partner, benefits will no longer be paid.
- If there are children, surviving spouses are entitled to death benefits until the age of 65, or for up to 400 weeks, regardless of the $290,000 cap. Children may also receive benefits until the age of 18, or the age of 22 if they are enrolled full-time in school. Children with disabilities that prevent them from working can receive benefits for as long as they are dependent.
In cases where workers are killed by the negligence of a third party – such as a contractor with whom the employer does work, or another outside party – families may have the opportunity to pursue compensation by filing a third-party wrongful death claim. Our legal team can evaluate the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident to determine if this may apply in your case, and assist with taking the steps toward full and fair compensation.
Call Today for Compassionate Representation
Our firm understands the tremendous emotional and financial strain that can accompany the tragic loss of a loved one. It is why we are always compassionate when working with families, and why we fight aggressively to help them secure the benefits and compensation they deserve.
Contact our Georgia Workers Compensation Death Benefits attorney today to learn more about your rights and death benefits during a FREE case review.
