Maine Workers Comp: Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) Settlement Guide (2026)
See how Maine law and this injury's typical severity combine to produce a settlement range.
Estimated Settlement Range
$6,700 – $20,000
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in Maine.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
This estimate starts with Maine's wage-replacement formula, then applies typical outcomes for Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) claims.
Maine pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1258/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, Maine's formula puts your weekly benefit at $667. Over the typical 10-week recovery window for Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim), that's $6,667 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–$20,000 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 Maine — see the full Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Maine Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 7 days
- Filing deadline: 730 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 30%
- State agency: Maine Workers' Compensation Board
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a workers comp claim in Maine?
In Maine, the filing deadline is 730 days from the date of injury. See the full filing deadline guide for tolling rules and what happens if you miss it.
Should I hire an attorney for my Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) workers comp claim?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 30% of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
What's the average settlement for a Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) claim in Maine?
Estimated range for Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) in Maine: $6,700–$20,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.