Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) Workers Comp Settlement in Massachusetts (2026 Estimate)
See how Massachusetts law and this injury's typical severity combine to produce a settlement range.
Estimated Settlement Range
$6,000 – $18,000
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in Massachusetts.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
This estimate starts with Massachusetts's wage-replacement formula, then applies typical outcomes for Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) claims.
Massachusetts pays 60% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1922.48/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, Massachusetts's formula puts your weekly benefit at $600. Over the typical 10-week recovery window for Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim), that's $6,000 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 $6,000–$18,000 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
This is a starting range, not a final number. It doesn't account for your specific impairment rating, whether the insurer disputes the claim, or future medical costs tied to the injury.
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
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 Massachusetts — see the full Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Massachusetts Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 5 days
- Filing deadline: 1460 days
- Attorney contingency fee: Flat dollar amount ($466.72-$6,534.05 depending on case type/complexity), not a percentage of the award
- State agency: Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the filing deadline for a workers comp claim in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, the filing deadline is 1460 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 Massachusetts?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically Flat dollar amount ($466.72-$6,534.05 depending on case type/complexity), not a percentage of the award 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 Massachusetts?
Estimated range for Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) in Massachusetts: $6,000–$18,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.