Philadelphia
Workers' Compensation
Death Claim Attorney

There is no more devastating situation than when a worker suddenly loses his or her life on-the-job. As tragic as the worker's death is, regardless of who is at fault, there are still bills to pay, funeral expenses to deal with, as well as the uncertainty and emotional upheaval that must be dealt with. The family of an employee who is killed on-the-job is entitled to death benefits under the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act. The worker's family will need an attorney to guide them through the process and paperwork needed to assure that they receive all benefits they are entitled to. If the employer or the employer's insurance company refuses to pay the claim (often called a “fatal claim”or “death benefit”), then the employee's family will have to file a Fatal Claim Petition
in order to receive benefits.

     Death Claims
Death claims can be complicated. The Workman's Comp Act has very specific requirements for payment of benefits
to the families of employees who died in the course of their employment. Survivor benefits are generally paid to the surviving widow or widower, any surviving children, and
other dependents. (Families are also entitled to payment
of reasonable funeral expenses.)

It is hard enough dealing with a loved one's death, and then having to face an insurance company and all of the regulations under the Workers' Comp Act. That is why families need an attorney who is familiar with death claims. Because Jack B. Katz devotes his practice exclusively to workers' compensation matters, he knows how to handle fatal death claims. Equally important, Jack B. Katz understands the emotional toll a worker's death has on his
or her families, and handles these claims aggressively.
Jack explores every option to assure that his clients receive all of the benefits to which they are entitled, and that they receive them promptly.

A former Chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association's Workers' Compensation Section, Jack understands the needs and concerns of his clients and their families. Jack handles every case personally, and his clients know that when they have a question, they can talk directly to their attorney and get prompt, straightforward and accurate answers.

When you need a lawyer to assist you with a death claim, call Attorney Jack B. Katz at (215) 603-9681 or click here to send Jack an e-mail; he will reply as quickly as possible. All consultations are free and there is never a charge unless Jack gets a recovery for you or prevents the insurance company from stopping your hard-earned workers' compensation benefits.