Florida Workers Comp: Death Benefits (Survivor Claim) Settlement Guide (2026)
See how Florida law and this injury's typical severity combine to produce a settlement range.
Estimated Settlement Range
Not available — see below
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in Florida.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
Death Benefits (Survivor Claim) doesn't use the standard time-off-work formula the rest of this site is built on — see why below, in the section on this injury type specifically.
About Death Benefits (Survivor Claim) Claims
Unlike other claims on this list, a survivor claim doesn't involve negotiating an injury's severity — the benefit structure is set by statute, typically a wage-based payment to dependents plus a burial allowance.
Common causes: Fatal workplace accidents or occupational illness
Surgery likelihood:
For a deeper look at what specifically drives severity and impairment ratings for this injury — not just how it's calculated in Florida — see the full Death Benefits (Survivor Claim) resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Florida Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 7 days
- Filing deadline: 730 days
- Attorney contingency fee: Declining tiered formula (~20% on first tier, lower on remainder), per Fla. Stat. §440.34
- State agency: Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers' Compensation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a time limit to file a Death Benefits (Survivor Claim) claim in Florida?
In Florida, the filing deadline is 730 days from the date of injury. See the full filing deadline guide for tolling rules and what happens if you miss it.
Is it worth getting a lawyer for a Florida workers comp case?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically Declining tiered formula (~20% on first tier, lower on remainder), per Fla. Stat. §440.34 of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
How much does a Death Benefits (Survivor Claim) claim typically pay out in Florida?
Estimated range for Death Benefits (Survivor Claim) in Florida: $[VERIFY]–$[VERIFY]. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.