Compensation for heart damage

Compensation for heart damage? In some cases, compensation can amount to several million kroner.

What is heart damage?

The heart is a muscle whose job it is to transport blood around the body. The blood supplies cells and tissues with oxygen and nutrients. A well-functioning heart is crucial to your survival.

If you have a stroke, steady, stab or clamping damage it can lead to damage to the heart by causing tissue and cells to lack oxygen and die. If parts of the heart muscle die, it can be a serious personal injury that result in a reduction or loss of ability to work.

Where is it common for heart damage to occur?

Heart damage can occur in occupational accidents, road accidents, leisure accidents, boating accidents and aircraft accidents. Damage to the heart can also be caused by Malpractice during operations or other treatment in the healthcare system.

What kind of accidents can lead to heart damage?

A heart injury can occur after accidents such as multiple trauma, fall accident, head injury, organ damage and paralyses.

Can diseases lead to heart damage?

Damage to the heart can also be caused by a occupational disease, for example as a result of harmful exposure to toxins, chemical substances, gases, smoke or infections.

You will find a list of which occupational diseases which may entitle you to compensation here.

Am I entitled to compensation for heart damage?

Answer. You may be entitled to compensation for heart damage.

• If the injury occurred at work, you are probably entitled to compensation for occupational injury or disease.
• If the injury occurred in traffic, you are probably entitled to compensation from the insurance company of the vehicle that injured you.
• If the injury occurred during your leisure time, you are entitled to compensation under accident insurance or travel accident insurance if you had such insurance.
• If the damage occurred in a boating accident, you can claim compensation under the boat's liability insurance, under the boater's or boat owner's liability insurance, or directly from the boater or boat owner.
• If your injury occurred in an aircraft accident, you are covered by mandatory accident insurance that all airlines must take out.
• If the injury occurred due to violence, you may be entitled to compensation from the perpetrator, their liability insurance or from Office for Victim Compensation.
• If the injury occurred during medical treatment, you may be entitled to compensation from Norwegian Patient Injury Compensation.

Read more: Act on occupational injury insurance and Act on compensation for damages

What types of compensation am I entitled to?

You may be entitled to the following types of compensation:

• Trade compensation
• Incurred and future additional expenses
• Revenue loss incurred
• Future revenue loss
• Compensation for redress
• Incurred and future loss of ability to work at home
• Compensation for tax disadvantage

What should I do if I suffer a heart injury?

In the event of an accident, it is important to notify the relevant insurance companies as soon as possible. If the injury occurred at work, the injury must also be reported to NAV and to Labour Inspection Authority.

How much can I receive in compensation?

The amount of compensation depends on the severity of the injury, the consequences it has had for your ability to work and the expenses you have incurred as a result of the personal injury.

This will need to be assessed in more detail by a lawyer, but the compensation may amount to several million kroner.

The amount of compensation under accident insurances also depends on the insurance terms and conditions and the amount for which insurance has been taken out.

Is there a disability table for heart damage?

Yes. Disability table is the starting point for the assessment of what you are entitled to in terms of compensation after a heart injury.

The disability table is a separate regulation called «Regulations on workers' compensation for occupational injuries» but is also used to determine the degree of medical disability in compensation settlements for heart injuries.

The Disability Table sets out the medical disability percentage for a number of diagnoses, and this provides the framework for the assessment of your disability. medical disability to be determined by a medical specialist.

Is heart damage recognised as an occupational injury by NAV?

Answer. If the injury occurred at work for your employer at the workplace and is the result of an accident, you can apply to NAV for recognition of the injury as an occupational injury.

If the injury is caused by harmful influences at work, such as chemicals or solvents, you can apply to NAV for recognition of the injury as an occupational disease.

If you receive a decision from NAV that you have a «recognised occupational injury», you will automatically receive benefits in the NAV system.

Among other things, you can avoid paying a deductible for treatment by a doctor or physiotherapist by presenting the decision on «approved occupational injury».

As a general rule, you can also be reimbursed for dental expenses, medicines and special medical equipment. You may also be entitled to compensation from NAV.

• Read also: How to apply for occupational injury compensation from NAV
• Read also: How NAV assesses whether you have an occupational injury
• Read also: How an occupational injury compensation case works

Do I need a lawyer?

Answer. Compensation for heart damage is a complicated process, both medically and legally. You should therefore not attempt to fight for compensation on your own.

We often see that clients who consult a lawyer achieve higher compensation than those who try to handle the compensation settlement on their own.

Do I have to pay for my lawyer myself?

Usually not. If the injury occurred at work or in traffic, it is normal for the insurance company to cover your legal expenses in the compensation case. You can also get your legal expenses covered through various organisations. legal expenses insurance.

Why should I choose Advokatfirmaet Halvorsen & Co?

Over 30 years, our clients have received billions of kroner in compensation. Our lawyers are specialised with extensive experience, and assist clients all over Norway.

Advokatfirmaet Halvorsen & Co always offers a free consultation about your compensation case. Get in touch with us today.