JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

Americans have always worked hard – it’s part of our heritage. However, with the recent state of the economy and constant uncertainty on the job front, some people end up working a little too hard. They feel the need to prove themselves within their company, and they ultimately end up harming themselves both mentally and physically. When it comes to getting hurt on the job, few people consider the effect their actions can have on probably the most important part of their bodies – the heart.

Some people start their jobs knowing they have a heart condition, while others seem to develop a condition over time due to physical and mental stress at work. Some workers, if they know about a heart issue, may try to hide it so that they are not perceived as “weak” by their co-workers and employer. They think that they can work through the pain and ignore it completely. This also holds true for employees who don’t even know they have a heart condition – they don’t know what’s causing their physical discomfort, and they don’t really want to find out.

There are, however, times when the pain cannot be ignored. The most common instance is when a worker suffers a heart attack either on the job or at home after leaving the job. The strain of work gets to be too much, and his or her heart finally gives up.

People may not realize it, but, if their heart problems are related to their job, they may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. You could even be eligible even if you had a pre-existing heart condition before starting your job, or if you suffered your heart attack at home. Your workers’ comp lawyer will be able to evaluate your situation properly, but you will essentially need to prove that you were pushed too far, either mentally or physically, and that unneeded stress caused your heart attack.

If you suffered an injury or illness because of your job, call the Philadelphia attorneys with Mednick, Mezyk and Kredo to discuss your workers compensation claim at 888-807-WORK (9675). Remember, your first consultation is completely free!