Workers’ Compensation for COVID-19 Deaths 

Contact a Trusted Workers’ Comp Attorney in Columbus, Ohio

Did your loved one contact COVID-19 while at work? Did your loved one pass away as a result of COVID-19? If so, then you may be entitled to Death Benefits through the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. The Knisley Law Offices in Columbus, Chillicothe, and Lima, Ohio are here to help.

Can I Get Death Benefits During COVID-19?

Whether or not you can receive death benefits for the death of a loved one due to COVID-19 depends on how they contracted the virus and the nature of their occupation. Essential workers, such as first responders and medical staff were obviously exposed to a greater risk of contracting COVID-19 than the general public.

As a result, the Ohio BWC views these jobs as especially hazardous which could entitle victims of the virus to disability benefits. If the worker died as a result of COVID-19, and the claim is successfully allowed, then the family would be entitled to death benefits for the loss of their loved one.

How Do I File a Workers’ Comp Claim for the Death of a Loved One During COVID-19?

As with any work-injury claim, including death claims, a FRO1 form must be filed by a spouse or family member. Contact Knisley Law in Columbus, Ohio for help obtaining necessary evidence and forms for proper filings to obtain death benefits for the death of a loved one due to COVID-19.

Contact a Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Ohio

Knisley Law Offices have been serving the injured and disabled for over 60 years. We can help you claim the death benefits due to you from the death of a loved one. Whether the worker died from COVID-19 or another workplace injury, we have the Workers’ Compensation experience to get your claim approved. Contact our offices in Columbus, Chillicothe, and Lima, Ohio for a free consultation.