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Simple English definitions for legal terms
A quick definition of compensable death:
Compensable death is when someone dies while working and their family is entitled to
compensation. Death is when someone's body stops working and they can no longer move, breathe, or respond. There are different types of death, such as
accidental death,
brain death, and
violent death. Sometimes it is hard to determine who died first in a
simultaneous death. When someone is missing for a long time, their death can be presumed. In some cases, a
death penalty may be imposed in a
criminal case. When someone dies because of someone else's actions, their family can file a wrongful-death action.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Compensable death refers to a death that occurred while an employee was working and is eligible for compensation for the employee's heirs. It is a term used in workers' compensation.
Example: If an employee dies while working due to an accident, their family may be entitled to compensation for their loss.
This example illustrates the definition of compensable death. If the death occurred while the employee was working, it is considered compensable and the family may receive compensation.
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