Social Security Death Benefits

Social Security death benefits can provide assistance to a worker's immediate survivors. It includes survivor benefits for eligible survivors in the family (e.g. spouse, children or dependent parents), plus a beneficiary way of a "lump sum payment" payable to the surviving spouse or minor children (in the absence of spouse).

The one-time payment that is usually given amounts to $255, which is primarily to cover burial expenses and others.

There is also a separate program on social security death benefits for war veterans. In addition to the usual benefits for survivors, an amount of $300 will be given to the eligible spouse, children or dependent, another $150 for plot assistance, which can be used for the patch of land on which the veteran's body will be buried. If the death of the war veteran is the result of injuries received in the line of duty, eligible survivors may receive an amount of up to $1100.

In applying for social security death benefits, an eligible survivor must supply the necessary information to be approved for the benefits. The Social Security Administration website has all the information needed for those entitled to get social security death benefits. Go to http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ww&os2.htm for more info.

There are certain instances where death occurred due to a motor vehicle accident. Benefits under Life or Casualty Insurance (one of the types of social security death benefits) can be given to survivors under no-fault provisions. Benefits can also be obtained in case of death due to crime, or if death occurred during work with an employer. Whenever you need assistance in determining the rightful benefit that can be obtained from a worker's death, a social security attorney can best assist you. Call the Mesriani Law Group today and we will have your case evaluated as soon as possible.