Legal Question in Workers Comp in California
Would this fall under Workers Comp
My co-worker had a heart attack in the office and I did CPR until help arrived. My Company had 1 day of grief councelling and then I did 3 more sessions through our insurance assistance program. I am still having a hard time dealing.
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Re: Would this fall under Workers Comp
Yes this is a work comp case. This matter is complex and you should not try to do it yourself so you should get an attorney to discuss your options. If you are located in Southern California, you can email me your contact info, so we can discuss your particular situation. There is no charge for consultation.
Re: Would this fall under Workers Comp
Your claim would be considered a psyche/stress claim. Unless you have been with your employer for 6 months or more, you would not be allowed to plead a psyche claim. The exception however is whether or not you experienced a sudden and extraordinary event causing a psyche disability. In your case, if necessary, you could successfully argue "Sudden and extraordinary" given the nature of the event.
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