How Much Is a Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) Workers Comp Claim Worth in New York?
A plain-language estimate based on New York benefit rates and typical case outcomes for this injury type.
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 York.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
Here's the math: New York's benefit rate and cap, combined with how Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) claims typically resolve.
New York pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1281.50/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 York'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
Heart attack claims are among the most contested in workers comp, since insurers frequently argue the event stemmed from a pre-existing condition rather than workplace stress or exertion.
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 York — see the full Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
New York Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 7 days
- Filing deadline: 730 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 10-15%
- State agency: NY Workers' Compensation Board
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a workers comp claim in New York?
In New York, 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 10-15% 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 New York?
Estimated range for Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) in New York: $6,700–$20,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.