Massachusetts Workers Comp: Death Benefits (Survivor Claim) Settlement Guide (2026)
Built from Massachusetts's actual benefit formula — not a generic national average.
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 Massachusetts.
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
When a workplace accident or occupational illness results in death, most states calculate survivor benefits as ongoing payments to dependents rather than a one-time settlement, which makes this claim type structurally different from the rest.
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 Massachusetts — see the full Death Benefits (Survivor Claim) resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Massachusetts Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 5 days
- Filing deadline: 1460 days
- Attorney contingency fee: Flat dollar amount ($466.72-$6,534.05 depending on case type/complexity), not a percentage of the award
- State agency: Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a workers comp claim in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, the filing deadline is 1460 days from the date of injury. See the full filing deadline guide for tolling rules and what happens if you miss it.
Do I need a lawyer for a Death Benefits (Survivor Claim) claim in Massachusetts?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically Flat dollar amount ($466.72-$6,534.05 depending on case type/complexity), not a percentage of the award 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 Massachusetts?
Estimated range for Death Benefits (Survivor Claim) in Massachusetts: $[VERIFY]–$[VERIFY]. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.