Parent As A Dependent
Workers’ Compensation Death Claim Lawyers
They often say that there are a few feelings worse than what a parent experiences when they lose a child. The negative impact is only worsened when the parent is dependent on their deceased son or daughter for support. New Jersey lawmakers were sensitive to this circumstance and created an avenue of financial relief under the Workers’ Compensation Act for a surviving dependent parent. Whether the survivor benefits arise out of a motor vehicle accident, a fall, being struck by an object, or even occupational exposure, a dependent parent is entitled to recovery of funeral expenses, medical expenses and replacement of the support lost as a result of the work-related death. The attorneys at our New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Firm include Daniel Santarsiero, a certified civil trial attorney with over 25 years of experience prosecuting death and dependency claims in the Division of Workers’ Compensation. Mr. Santarsiero and the lawyers at New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer of JFM Law are highly knowledgeable in this area of law as well as third-party claims arising in the workplace. A lawyer at our office is available 24/7 at (934) 200-5372 to discuss what would be involved in filing a dependency claim in Middlesex County, Hudson County, Essex County, Monmouth County, Mercer County, or wherever else jurisdiction rests. Representation in all survivor cases is on a contingent-fee basis with no attorneys’ fees payable unless a recovery is made on your behalf.
Why Choose Daniel Santarsiero NJ Workers' Compensation Lawyer? Our Commitment to Your Recovery
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At Daniel Santarsiero NJ Workers' Compensation Lawyer, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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"Hard Work & Dedication"Very professional and hardworking group of lawyers. They work hard to get you the best outcome for your cases. Excellent customer service and always current and prompt with material that relates to your case.- Zalana K.
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"A Great Experience!"I have had nothing but great experiences working with Daniel Santarsiero on several comp cases.- Larry W.
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"Highly Recommend!"He always took the time to answer all my questions and thoroughly explain what was happening next. I would highly recommend him!!!!!!- Barbara A.
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"He is Amazing!"He is amazing! Not only did he answer all my questions, but he also broke down my case in terms that I would understand.- Amanda A.
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"A Blessing!"He sure will go to bat for someone he believes in. I would recommend him over and over again.- Eileen H.
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"Very Satisfied!"I wasn't really expecting to get anything so im very satisfied with the results, would highly recommend as a legal representative.- Lucas Vieira A.
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"Definitely Recommend!"I would have never been able to navigate all the twists and turns of the process. Thanks to Dan everything was 100% successful. I highly, highly recommend Dan.- Russ D.
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"The Best Results!"He resolved any concerns and concluded the case within a reasonable amount of time with positive results.- Stephen C.
Dependency Benefits As A Surviving Parent
A parent who qualifies as a “dependent” is eligible for dependency benefits as the survivor of an injured worker whose death was causally related to occupational exposure or on-the-job accident. A parent is required to be dependent on their son or daughter at the time of a fatal accident or the occurrence of occupational exposure in order to receive workers’ compensation death benefits. The way this is established is by showing that the deceased employee made contribution to the parent for their support. If these payments were necessary for the parent to maintain their life, then they are considered to be dependent. The case of Catelli v. Bayonne Associates, 3 N.J.Super. 122 (App.Div.1949) has been provided for your review as an example of how qualification as a dependent parent is established. In that case, a mother was found to be entitled to survivor death benefits based on the fact that her son routinely sent her money in Italy for support at the time of his death. Another case that illustrates how qualifications can be established is Florentine v. McDonough & Co., 158 N.J.Super. 16 (App.Div.1978). At the time of the work-related death, the son of the petitioner parents contributed $200 in monthly household support, paid for maintenance and repairs of their house, and even assisted them with a down payment for purchased their home. The court concluded that the parents were dependents based on these facts.
About New Jersey Worker's Compensation Lawyer
It is important to have a New Jersey workers compensation attorney review your claim as soon as possible to see that you are being treated fairly and to ensure that you receive full compensation for your injuries. Our injury attorneys do not charge a fee unless we make a recovery on your behalf.
Workers’ Compensation Death Claim Attorney
We understand the trauma that you have experienced since we not only have our own life experiences but have occasion to handle death claims such is yours. This is why Daniel Santarsiero and every other lawyer on our staff takes such care in the representation of those who have suffered a workplace fatality in Ocean County, Union County, Passaic County, Morris County, Atlantic County, or another region in the state. You can rest assured that the attorneys at our firm will invest the time and effort that you deserve so that there is an opportunity to restore some normality to your life. We will do what is necessary so that you are able to maintain your life with minimum, if any, financial distress. Our statewide advocates who handle cases in Monmouth County, Middlesex County, Bergen County, Hudson County, Essex County, and everywhere else in New Jersey.
Call (934) 200-5372 or contact us online today.