Workmans comp?

Question

Is it posoible to claim workman's comp on a nervous breakdown if you can prove that job related stress caused you to "lose it"?

I ment possible. BAD typo! See what I mean!

Answer 1

It is not really worth it unless you make darned good money. The lawyer takes most of your claim and it takes forever to even be decided. Move on and forget. It is hard I know but take it from someone who has been there.

Answer 2

it can be possible, and many have tried. But workman comp claim adjusters are really cracking down on that. In order for that type of claim to hold, you have to show that there was a sudden change in the environment, that was unreasonable and unannounced.

Many of the stress workman's comp are related to exposure to high volumes of noise, extremely boring, repetitive tasks without any breaks, or high pressure to put in very long hours without any relief, with the threat of being terminated if you refuse to work the overtime, and unmitigated harrassment.

Answer 3

Yes, it is possible. I went out on medical leave due to severe working conditions (doctor authorized) at one time. I claimed disability because it was easier, but the doctor told me I could also have claimed worker's comp. Not as easy to file for or get, but would have protected me better in the case of employer retaliation for going on leave.

Answer 4

particular, because of the fact maximum 15 minute breaks are paid breaks. you additionally are lined by skill of workman's comp whether you clock out and get harm strolling into and out of the development. i hit upon it complicated to have self belief how somebody ought to get harm in the time of a injury.

Answer 5

Most states do not consider "mental anguish" or stress to be a workers compensible injury. You can check with a doctor to see if it can be filed as workers comp.

Answer 6

You need to contact a workers comp attorney.