One would think that if you die because of a work injury or illness your dependents would be taken care of. Unfortunately, the death benefits in the CA Workers’ Compensation System are not that great. Even though no amount of money is ever going to replace a loved one, there are some changes in how much a loved one gets, depending on the number of dependents.” - Bilal Kassem

What should you know about death benefits? - You are entitled to get up to $10,000 in funeral expenses. - The biggest issue is determining the number of dependents and who is eligible for the benefits. - There might be third party lawsuits in death cases as well. - The amount of the benefit is paid at a temporary disability rate. - You only need to prove that there was a .01% chance that the death was caused by a work injury or illness.

There have been many instances when the family of a loved one who has died due to work injuries or an illness, are not aware of the benefits they can get. Insurance companies and even sometimes employers will not even say a word when it comes to speaking about these benefits. Getting a free consultation from an attorney never hurts anyone and they are free. It’s better to know what you have and what you can do then to never know at all if you are entitled to any benefits after a death case.

Pacific Workers’, is a law firm in northern California that specializes in Workers’ Compensation only. With over 100 years of collective experience, this firm is like no other. From the many ways of communication to the ease of speaking to an attorney, there is a reason people keep coming to them for help. In this episode, Bilal speaks about some of the death benefits in the CA workers’ compensation system.

Carmen and Bilal also discuss how getting the right attorney can have a drastic impact on an outcome for the surviving dependents of a death case.

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