In the state of Illinois, if a worker dies from an injury caused by a work-related accident, the surviving dependents qualify for death benefits. These death benefits are allocated through weekly payments. An eligible dependent can receive up to two-thirds of the deceased workers’ average weekly wage. Benefit payments end after $500,000 is paid out or after 25 years. Workers’ compensation death benefits may also be used for funeral expenses up to a certain amount.

Benefits may be paid out to certain people related to the deceased worker:

– A spouse
– Children who are under the age of 18
– Children who are under 25 who are full-time students
– Children of any age who are physically or mentally incapacitated

Filing a workers’ compensation claim for death benefits after losing a loved one can be a frustrating experience. Our attorneys are dedicated to helping clients obtain maximum compensation for work fatalities, including workers’ compensation death benefits and personal injury damages in a third-party lawsuit. It is critical that the insurance company determines the proper payments and calculates the qualifying period correctly to ensure you receive all the compensation you are allowed.

If you lost a loved one in a fatal work accident, give us a call today. We offer free consultations and advice on how to proceed with a claim. At Krol, Bongiorno & Given, we have handled well over 30,000 claims for injured workers and have consistently generated some of the largest settlements and awards at the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. To learn more about how we can help you, please call (312) 726-5567 for a consultation or contact us online.

Krol, Bongiorno & Given provides legal services to residents in the Chicago metropolitan area, including Cook County, DeKalb County, DuPage County, Grundy County, Kankakee County, Kane County, Kendall County, McHenry County, and Will County.