Attorney Kevin Cortright Begins Writing a Series on California Workers' Compensation Death Benefits

Attorney Kevin Cortright has begun to write a series on California Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits. The series will be available on his Law Office blog, and will outline all of the necessary information needed for a family member when their loved one passes away due to an on the job injury.

If an employee dies in California as a result of an on the job injury, certain benefits such as temporary disability and permanent disability cease to exist. Instead, the statutory Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits become available to certain dependents of the deceased workers. Some death benefits available to the dependents of deceased workers are accrued and unpaid compensation due at the time of death, burial expenses, statutory death benefits, and public employees additional CalPERS benefits.

In order to claim the Workers’ Compensation death benefits, the dependents must file a timely claim. They must also prove that the deceased employee died as a result of an on the job industrial injury. The claimant must also prove that they are the dependent of the deceased workers. Dependents can include a good faith member of the employee’s household or family, a specified relative by marriage, blood or adoption, and either partially or totally financially dependent individuals upon the deceased employee at the time of injury.

Kevin Cortright aims to support the dependents of those that have passed away, as it can be a confusing and trying time. When a California employee dies from an on the job injury, it can be one of the toughest types of Workers’ Compensation cases to handle because there are numerous issues to determine who is a rightful dependent. Family members can suddenly and often without warning be without the income of their deceased family member and retaining a Workers’ Compensation lawyer is essential to make sure all benefits owed are fully and promptly paid.

To read more about Workers’ Compensation death benefits and to keep updated with Kevin’s series, visit his website at www.cortrightlaw.com/blog. Attorney Kevin Cortright offers free Workers’ Compensation consultations for any potential dependents who might need to discuss their situation in a compassionate environment. Consultations are available at either of his Murrieta or Palm Springs Law Office locations.

About Kevin Cortright: Kevin Cortright graduated law school from La Verne School of Law in 2005 and has since then become one of the top Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury attorneys in Southern California. Kevin Cortright became an attorney to help people effectively navigate the legal system when they have an issue involving personal injury, Workers’ Compensation, or bankruptcy. Since becoming licensed in the State of California, he has helped countless individuals get the results they need to get past their current situation and reclaim their lives. Those interested can learn more about Kevin’s successes on his website.

About the Law Offices of Kevin Cortright: The Law Offices of Kevin Cortright handles Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation claims in Southern California for those who have been injured in an accident or at work. To learn more about their services, visit www.cortrightlaw.com.