Ohio Workers Comp: Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) Settlement Guide (2026)
A plain-language estimate based on Ohio 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 Ohio.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
Here's the math: Ohio's benefit rate and cap, combined with how Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) claims typically resolve.
Ohio pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1214/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, Ohio'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 range doesn't include several things that can meaningfully change a real settlement: your specific impairment rating once you reach MMI, whether the case is disputed, and any future medical treatment beyond the initial injury.
Surgery is uncommon for Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim), so most cases in this category settle without that factor pushing the number higher — though the underlying medical outcome still varies case to case.
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 Ohio — see the full Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Ohio Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 7 days
- Filing deadline: 365 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 33.3%
- State agency: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a time limit to file a Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) claim in Ohio?
In Ohio, 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.
Should I hire an attorney for my Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) workers comp claim?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 33.3% 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 Ohio?
Estimated range for Heart Attack (Occupational Stress Claim) in Ohio: $6,700–$20,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.