Workers' Compensation Death Benefits
Applying for Death Benefits throughout New York
Work injuries can be catastrophic. In the worst cases, they can even be deadly, leaving families to deal with the loss of a loved one and everything they provided. In the unfortunate circumstance of a worker dying on the job, the family of the deceased worker needs legal representation. At Kirk & Teff, LLP, our New York workers’ comp attorneys understand how to help the families of deceased workers get the best possible outcome for their situation. If you lost a loved one to a work accident, call our team today to schedule your free consultation.
Fight for the compensation you need following the loss of your loved one. Dial (800) 400-8986 now or contact Kirk & Teff, LLP online to schedule your free consultation.
Benefits to Which You May Be Entitled
Employers are required to pay into a fund that provides for financial compensation in case of a serious work injury. In order to successfully obtain coverage for the loss of the employee, their families must prove that the death was directly caused by their employment.
The death of the worker may result from:
- A sudden accident with death occurring immediately
- Complications from the injury, resulting in death after a period of medical care
- Cumulative effects of the accident and/or related worsening of condition over time, causing death later on
Families may be entitled to:
- Hospital expenses
- Funeral expenses
- Wage loss replacement for dependents of the deceased
New York Workers' Compensation Law protects the families of injured workers, even while insurance carriers resist accepting responsibility and rarely pay death benefits voluntarily.
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Everyone I dealt with from the K&T staff were great and I felt Mr. King was always on top of matters regarding my claim.- Jim
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I refer cases to Kirk and Teff. Consistently their attorneys go above and beyond for our mutual clients. I highly recommend this law firm for Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability claims.- John D.
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I have used Kirk and Teff two different times. Everyone is friendly helpful and knowledgeable. I will continue to use them for any other law firm needs. And I would recommend them to anyone looking for a good worker compensation lawyer.- Matthew F.
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“Kirk and Teff has been by my side every step of the way after an unfortunate accident that has left me out of work for the past 5 months. They are very kind and very smart and diligently fighting for you.”- Stephano V.
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Mr. Kirk is down-to-earth and easy to talk with. Jodi is an absolute gem, who has continuously gone to bat for me with any issues I have. I 100% recommend this law firm for anyone in need!- Henna J.
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I refer cases to Kirk and Teff. Consistently their attorneys go above and beyond for our mutual clients. I highly recommend this law firm for Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability claims.- John D.
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Thank you for all the hard work and helping me through this process with this case. Great team work I truly appreciate it.- G.L.
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“The Kirk & Teff law firm represented me in several areas of disability law. Their representation was highly professional and their goal was to always have my best interest in mind. I would highly and unequivocally recommend their law firm.”- Carol S.