§903. Surviving spouse or next of kin; actions by
If, as the result of the negligence of an employer, or of a person for whose negligence an employer is liable under section 901, an employee is instantly killed or dies without conscious suffering, the surviving spouse or, if the employee leaves no surviving spouse, the next of kin, who, at the time of the employee's death, were dependent upon the wages of the employee for support, have a right of action for damages against the employer. [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §8 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §§9-11 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 885, §A8 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §§A9-11 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 39-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Chapter 19: EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY
39-A §901. Definition of employer's liability; rights of employee
39-A §902. Actions for damages for death in addition to those for injury
39-A §903. Surviving spouse or next of kin; actions by
39-A §904. Measure of damages in event of death
39-A §905. Notice of injury; requisites; sufficiency; limitation of actions
39-A §906. Liability not barred by contracts with independent contractors
39-A §907. Employee's knowledge of defect or negligence
39-A §908. Scope of sections 901 to 907; effect of judgment or settlement