Connecticut Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) Settlement Calculator & Estimate (2026)
See how Connecticut law and this injury's typical severity combine to produce a settlement range.
Estimated Settlement Range
$5,800 – $17,600
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in Connecticut.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
This estimate starts with Connecticut's wage-replacement formula, then applies typical outcomes for Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) claims.
Connecticut pays 75% of your average weekly wage (applied to after-tax/spendable wages, not gross pay — this estimate uses an approximation, not an exact payroll calculation), up to a maximum of $1659/week. For a Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) claim, the typical temporary disability period is 10 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 1.0x–3.0x. See the full methodology for where this range comes from and what it doesn't include.
Here's the actual math: on a $1,000 average weekly wage, Connecticut's formula puts your weekly benefit at $585. Over the typical 10-week recovery window for Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim), that's $5,850 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 1.0x–3.0x range is what produces the $5,800–$17,600 estimate above. Your own number will differ based on your real wage — use the calculator on the homepage to plug in your actual figure.
What This Estimate Doesn't Account For
What's missing from this number: your permanent impairment rating (assigned after MMI), disputed liability, and future medical treatment — all of which can move a real settlement well outside this range.
Surgery is uncommon for Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim), so most cases in this category settle without that factor pushing the number higher — though the underlying medical outcome still varies case to case.
This estimate also applies an approximation for Connecticut's after-tax wage basis, not a precise payroll calculation — your real number could differ from this alone, separate from any injury-specific factors.
About Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) Claims
Proving a heart attack was work-related usually requires showing a direct connection to unusual physical exertion or an acute stress event on the job, rather than the general demands of the position.
Common causes: Extreme physical exertion, workplace stress events
Surgery likelihood: low
For a deeper look at what specifically drives severity and impairment ratings for this injury — not just how it's calculated in Connecticut — see the full Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Connecticut Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 3 days
- Filing deadline: 365 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 20%
- State agency: State of Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a workers comp claim in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, the filing deadline is 365 days from the date of injury. See the full filing deadline guide for tolling rules and what happens if you miss it.
Do I need a lawyer for a Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) claim in Connecticut?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 20% of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
What can I expect to receive for a Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) injury in Connecticut?
Estimated range for Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) in Connecticut: $5,800–$17,600. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.