Workers' Compensation
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Carroll Steel Erectors v. Alderman
599 So.2d 181, 17 Fla. L. Week. D1139, Fla.App. 1 Dist., Apr 30, 1992
Parents of deceased employee determined to be dependents of employee and therefore entitled to death benefits pursuant to 440.16, Florida Statutes. The burden was on the parents to show that because of physical or mental incapacities, or lack of means, they were dependent on the deceased employee for support. There was competent and substantial evidence of record in this case to substantiate that support.The receipt of large life insurance funds following the death of a deceased employee may be relevant in determining the continued dependency of the employee's parents on the employee. The receipt of life insurance benefits by the deceased employee's parents in this case did not preclude a finding of dependency.Penalties denied since formal notice to controvert was filed within the 21 day period prescribed by Section 440.20(6), Florida Statutes.
