Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

Re: Heart Attack

I think you are trying to find out whether your heart attack is covered under worker's compensation laws. I had a few similar cases. These cases require expert opinion i.e. codiologist. There are many factors involved to evaluate such cases such as pre-existing conditions, type of work and details regarding the heart attack. The major argument about these cases are apportionment which means how much factors like work pressure, work environment and etc. contributed to the cause of the heart attack. call me at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation about your case.

Re: Heart Attack

Yes, if the work environment in some way contributed to the heart attack. While disability may be apportioned to non-industrial factors, medical treatment may not be apportioned. Therefore, if there is a work related component to the stroke you will be entitled to temporary disability and medical treatment.

Re: Heart Attack

If you are a safety member [police or fire person] there is a heart and lung presumption that can be rebutted but it is very difficult to disprove it. Otherwise, you must have a medical opinion linking your employment to the heart or brain incident; that can be done, but if you are an employee you should go to an experienced employee's attorney for advice on finding such a Dr.