If someone dies while a workers' comp case is still going on, the case does not stop. It can be started back up and continued by or against the right people, like an heir or the deceased person's legal representative.
287.580. Death, pending proceedings — shall not . — If any shall die pending any proceedings under this chapter, the same shall not abate, but on notice to the parties may be and proceed in favor of the to the rights or against the of the party , in like manner as in .
(RSMo 1939 § 3742)
Prior revision: 1929 § 3352
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