A 56-year-old man, who has been working for 20 years for Evergreen Nursery, was killed after a freak industrial accident in the company’s facility yesterday morning.
According to reports, the unidentified worker’s arm got caught in the conveyor belt of a compost machine that pulled him against its hopper component.
The worker sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead a little later.
This is a tragic loss for the family but they need to look at their options especially if the worker is their primary breadwinner.
Aside from filing a wrongful death lawsuit, they can also look at exploring the death benefits that they can get from worker’s compensation.
In the event of a workplace death, worker’s compensations should be able to provide qualified dependents with a fixed amount of money, retroactive temporary disability benefit and permanent disability benefits (if applicable).
Surviving dependents of the worker should consult a lawyer who is knowledgeable with the working of worker’s compensation to help them sort out if this is the best option for them.
According to reports, the unidentified worker’s arm got caught in the conveyor belt of a compost machine that pulled him against its hopper component.
The worker sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead a little later.
This is a tragic loss for the family but they need to look at their options especially if the worker is their primary breadwinner.
Aside from filing a wrongful death lawsuit, they can also look at exploring the death benefits that they can get from worker’s compensation.
In the event of a workplace death, worker’s compensations should be able to provide qualified dependents with a fixed amount of money, retroactive temporary disability benefit and permanent disability benefits (if applicable).
Surviving dependents of the worker should consult a lawyer who is knowledgeable with the working of worker’s compensation to help them sort out if this is the best option for them.
