Legal Question in Workers Comp in Georgia
If you havwe a stroke at work are you covered by workman's comp?
Asked on 8/24/10, 10:11 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Ralph Villani
VILLANI LAW FIRM
Under GA Workers Compensation law, �injury� and �personal injury� shall not �include heart disease, heart attack, the failure or occlusion of any of the coronary blood vessels, stroke, or thrombosis unless it is shown by a preponderance of competent and credible evidence, which shall include medical evidence, that any of such conditions were attributable to the performance of the usual work of employment.� Therefore, if you can show it's work related, it's covered.
Hire a good workers compensation attorney ASAP (give me a call and I can refer you to a few)
Good luck
Answered on 8/29/10, 10:34 am