Workers’ compensation benefits accrue to the families and dependents of workers who are fatally injured. Typically, the remaining spouse receives benefits for life or until remarriage. However, in some cases, a time period is specified. Dependents typically receive benefits until they reach the legal age of maturity unless they have a condition or circumstances that make them unable to support themselves even after attaining that age. Figure 7-6 contains the death benefits accruing to surviving spouses and children for a geographically distributed list of states. Because the actual amounts of benefits are subject to change, these are provided for illustration and comparison only.