Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) Workers Comp Settlement in Idaho (2026 Estimate)
Built from Idaho's actual benefit formula — not a generic national average.
Estimated Settlement Range
$6,700 – $20,100
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in Idaho.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
Idaho sets specific rules for how weekly benefits are calculated. Applied to a Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) claim, here's what that produces.
Idaho pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1102/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, Idaho's formula puts your weekly benefit at $670. Over the typical 10-week recovery window for Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim), that's $6,700 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 $6,700–$20,100 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
A few factors this estimate can't see: your actual impairment rating, whether liability is contested, and ongoing medical costs beyond the immediate claim.
Most Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) claims resolve without surgery, which is part of why this range sits where it does — a surgical case, when it happens, is the exception rather than the pattern.
About Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) Claims
Because cardiovascular events can have many contributing causes outside of work, these claims typically involve more extensive medical review than almost any other injury category on this list.
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 Idaho — see the full Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Idaho Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 5 days
- Filing deadline: 365 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 25%
- State agency: Idaho Industrial Commission
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a time limit to file a Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) claim in Idaho?
In Idaho, 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.
Is it worth getting a lawyer for a Idaho workers comp case?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 25% of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
How much does a Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) claim typically pay out in Idaho?
Estimated range for Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) in Idaho: $6,700–$20,100. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.