Help After the Loss of a Loved One
Depending upon the nature of the case, there may be two types of compensation available for families who have lost a loved on in a workplace accident or due to another's negligence: Survivor benefits through workers' compensation and civil recovery in a wrongful death claim or lawsuit.
Workers' Compensation Survivors' Benefits
Workers' compensation cases involving fatal on-the-job accidents are only rarely disputed by the insurance company. A spouse or child is typically eligible to receive survivor benefits for 400 weeks. That does not mean, however, that you don't need to speak to an experienced attorney. These cases can become complicated, especially when there is a question as to who is entitled to receive benefits and in what amount. Contact us today for a free consultation and assessment of your case.
Wrongful Death Claims and Lawsuits
Unlike survivors' benefits, wrongful death claims seek actual compensation for the loss of a breadwinner for a family. Wrongful death cases are generally more complex and more hard-fought than personal injury claims. It may take an exceptionally dedicated and experienced lawyer to thoroughly protect your rights and aggressively advocate for your recovery.
For over 15 years, the Ramsay Law Firm in Charlotte has fought for accident victims and families who have lost a loved one in North Carolina. We handle cases involving survivors' benefits, wrongful death actions and those that may involve both.
Contact Us Today
Call the Charlotte offices of the Ramsay Law Firm today at 704-837-2592 or toll-free from anywhere in North Carolina at 866-488-8105 to discuss a fatal workplace accident or wrongful death case with an experienced lawyer. You can also contact us by e-mail to schedule an appointment. Your consultation will be informative and free. You will owe no attorney fees unless we obtain benefits or compensation for you.
