If a parent or spouse passed away on the job, we are here to help...

​When a loved one dies on the job it can be a very difficult time emotionally and financially for the family left behind.  At the Law Office of Franklin J. Furlett, we are here to help guide your family through this very difficult time.

 In Illinois we have burial and other death benefits under our workers’ compensation act to help surviving families.  Under Illinois law, only certain people can receive these special workers’ compensation death benefits.  Usually, only spouses and children or adopted children of a worker who was killed can get benefits.  However, sometimes other financially-dependent family can also get benefits. 

If you had a spouse or parent pass away on the job due to an accident or injury, please contact the Law Office of Franklin J. Furlett to find out about death benefits.  The Law Office of Franklin J. Furlett is located in Schaumburg, IL.  Call the Law Office of Franklin J. Furlett at 847-352-6226 or use our contact form for a call back during normal business hours, 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.
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