Workers' compensation is a form of insurance that provides benefits to employees who are injured or killed on the job. If an employee is killed in a work-related accident, their family may be entitled to death benefits. In this article, we will discuss an overview of Texas workers' compensation death benefits.
Who is Eligible for Death Benefits?
In Texas, if an employee is killed on the job, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for death benefits. If there is no spouse or dependent children, other family members may be eligible for death benefits.
What Benefits are Available?
The amount of death benefits that are available in Texas depends on several factors, including the employee's average weekly wage and the number of dependents. As of 2021, the maximum weekly benefit for death benefits is $960 per week.
In addition to weekly benefits, the employee's family may also be entitled to a one-time payment of up to $10,000 to help with burial expenses.
How Long do Death Benefits Last?
In Texas, death benefits are paid until the spouse remarries or passes away. Dependent children are eligible for death benefits until they turn 18, or until they turn 25 if they are enrolled in a full-time educational program.
What Should I Do if I am Eligible for Death Benefits?
If you are eligible for death benefits, it is important to file a claim with the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation as soon as possible. You may need to provide documentation to prove your eligibility and the extent of your losses.
If an employee is killed on the job, their family may be entitled to workers' compensation death benefits in Texas. These benefits include weekly payments and a one-time payment for burial expenses. It is important to file a claim as soon as possible to ensure that you receive the full benefits that you are entitled to. Ryan Pigg can assist individuals who have lost a loved one in a work-related accident and help them navigate the process of filing a claim for death benefits.
