You may not typically think of a heart attack or a stroke as something that is an injury you incurred at work, but it very well may be. In fact, overexertion at work can be one of the main causes of this type of medical event.
While you may not have a heart attack or stroke at work, it is possible that this type of cardiovascular condition may be caused, in whole or in part, by your conditions at work and therefore you are entitled to file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim.
If you’ve had a heart attack or stroke and you suspect that your working conditions were to blame you’ll want to first report it to your supervisor, as you would with any other injury at the workplace. A workplace injury needs to be reported as soon as it occurs or as close to that time as possible and the same holds true for a heart attack or stroke that you suspect was caused by working conditions.
Our board certified workers’ compensation attorneys are experienced in this type of claim and can help answer any questions you might have about the process. Especially with a heart attack or stroke the claim can be complex so it is critical that you have an experienced team who can protect your interests.
