When a worker dies on the job, Georgia law provides workers’ compensation death benefits to surviving dependents. While nothing can replace your loved one, these benefits can help provide financial stability during a difficult time.
At Morrison & Hughes, our Georgia’s workers’ compensation lawyers represent families across Atlanta, Marietta, Alpharetta, and North Georgia in pursuing the benefits they are owed after a workplace fatality.
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Under Georgia workers’ comp law, the following may be eligible for benefits:
Surviving spouse
Dependent children (including adopted or stepchildren financially supported by the worker)
Other dependents, such as elderly or disabled family members, if no spouse or children exist. Sometimes even a roommate or friend can be a dependent if they relied on the worker who passed away.
Our attorneys can explain eligibility in more detail based on your family’s situation.
Georgia workers’ compensation death benefits may include:
Weekly income benefits — typically two-thirds of the worker’s average weekly wage (subject to state caps)
Funeral and burial expenses (up to the statutory maximum)
Medical bills related to the final illness or injury
Dependency benefits paid for surviving children until they reach adulthood (or longer if disabled)
See more about Georgia workers’ compensation benefits.
Employers and insurers may try to:
Deny that the death was work-related
Delay payment of benefits through red tape or disputes
Dispute dependency status (especially in cases of separated spouses or adult children)
Limit benefits below what the law allows
Our Georgia death claims attorneys know these tactics and fight back aggressively for grieving families.
We support families in death claims by:
Filing claims promptly to preserve rights
Proving work-related causation with medical and accident evidence
Establishing dependency status for eligible family members
Appealing wrongful denials and pursuing hearings if needed
Securing maximum benefits to protect your family’s financial future
Experienced Georgia workers’ comp attorneys with proven results
Deep knowledge of death claim law and employer/insurer tactics
Compassionate support during an emotionally overwhelming time
No fees unless we recover benefits for your family
If your loved one passed away due to a work-related accident or illness in Georgia, we can help you secure the benefits you deserve. Call 404-LAW-TEAM or fill out our form for a free and confidential consultation. Our team will guide you through the workers’ compensation death claim process and fight for your family’s financial security.
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