Can I File a Workers’ Compensation Claim for Work Related Stress?
The holidays are known as the most wonderful time of the year. But they can also be the most stressful. Although most people will enjoy much-needed time off during the holiday season, there are others who must work even harder to make ends meet. It can get to the point where work related stress can aggravate a mental condition. But is work-related stress a valid reason to file a workers’ compensation claim? Ask any Los Angeles workers’ compensation attorney and they will tell you it is possible. However, it will not be easy to prove. The Challenges of Proving Work Related Stress When it comes to workers’ compensation, it is important to understand that stress-based claims are highly unusual. Unlike most workers’ compensation claims in California, stress-based claims are psychological. Most claims are based on orthopedic injuries, such as the loss of a limb, organ or a bodily function. Therefore, the burden of proof is even higher to seek benefits for a mental ...