Special circumstances
What if the death happened at work?
Short answer
Cal/OSHA must be notified within 8 hours for serious work-related injuries resulting in death. Workers' compensation death benefits may be available to dependents. Consult a workers' compensation attorney — most offer free consultations.
What this usually means
Cal/OSHA must be notified within 8 hours for serious work-related injuries resulting in death. Workers' compensation death benefits may be available to dependents. Consult a workers' compensation attorney — most offer free consultations.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county phone numbers for coroner, vital records, and local offices.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.