Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) Workers Comp Settlement in New Mexico (2026 Estimate)
Your real number depends on your case specifics. Here's the range and the math behind it.
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 New Mexico.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
The number above isn't arbitrary — it's built from New Mexico's actual benefit rules and this injury category's typical settlement pattern.
New Mexico pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1073/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, New Mexico'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
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
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 New Mexico — see the full Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
New Mexico Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 5 days
- Filing deadline: 365 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 10-20%
- State agency: New Mexico Workers' Compensation Administration
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the filing deadline for a workers comp claim in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, 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 New Mexico?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 10-20% 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 New Mexico?
Estimated range for Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) in New Mexico: $6,700–$20,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.