Compassionate Legal Counsel After Fatal Workplace Accidents

Losing a loved one in a workplace tragedy is devastating. During such an unimaginable time, families often feel overwhelmed by grief while also facing immense financial hardships.

For over 30 years, attorney Matthew P. Darby has gained the knowledge and skills needed to guide families through this difficult process. By leveraging this experience, our team at Darby Law Group can protect your rights every step of the way.

Who Qualifies For Workers’ Comp Death Benefits?

Maryland’s Workers’ Compensation Act allows certain financially dependent family members to receive death benefits after a fatal on-the-job accident or work-related illness. Typically, eligible dependents include:

• Surviving spouses
• Unmarried children under 18 (or full-time students under 25)
• Other relatives, such as parents, grandparents or siblings, who relied on the deceased worker’s income

These death benefits can cover funeral costs and some of the deceased’s lost wages. The benefits can also provide vocational rehabilitation for surviving dependents. Our founding attorney guides eligible families through the steps of seeking available death benefits under the law.

Our Guided Process

The tragic loss alone is an overwhelming burden. You should not have to fight the complex workers’ comp system for rightful benefits on your own.

We handle the entire claims process for you by taking crucial steps. First, we determine if you qualify as a surviving dependent. Then, we gather all the necessary documentation and evidence to support your claim.

Let Our Lawyers Protect Your Rights

We can represent your family at all hearings and appeals to seek the full workers’ compensation death benefits you deserve. Our team also investigates whether any negligent third parties share liability. If so, you may be able to pursue additional compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. We will look into this option for you.

You have enough to handle during this time. Let us shoulder the legal burden from here. If you are in Hunt Valley, Baltimore or elsewhere in Maryland, call 410-220-1108 or complete our online form.