• Menu
  • Skip to right header navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary navigation
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Before Header

Keches Law Group is now the official law firm of The New England Patriots - Learn More

offical injury law firm of the New England Patriots, Boston Bruins and Free Jacks

en_US English
en_US English es_ES Español pt_BR Português do Brasil
Free Confidential Consultation  (617) 898-0808

Keches Law Group

Workers' Compensation and Injury Lawyers

  • Home
  • Attorneys
  • Practice Areas
    • Personal Injury
    • Workers’ Compensation
    • Medical Malpractice
    • Class Actions
    • Employment Law
    • Social Security Disability
    • Accidental Disability Retirement
    • Insurance Disputes
  • Case Results
  • Client Reviews
  • About
    • News & Media
    • Careers
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • No Fee Policy
    • Keches Cares™ Giving
    • Scholarship Essay Contest
    • Attorney Referrals
  • Search
  • Contact Us
  • en_USEnglish
  • es_ESEspañol
  • pt_BRPortuguês do Brasil

Mobile Menu

  • Home
  • Attorneys
  • Practice Areas
    • Personal Injury
    • Workers’ Compensation
    • Medical Malpractice
    • Class Actions
    • Employment Law
    • Social Security Disability
    • Accidental Disability Retirement
    • Insurance Disputes
  • Case Results
  • Client Reviews
  • About
    • News & Media
    • Careers
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • No Fee Policy
    • Keches Cares™ Giving
    • Scholarship Essay Contest
    • Attorney Referrals
  • Search
  • Contact Us

Call Now. We’re available 24/7.

Se habla español

(617) 898-0808

Work-Related Strokes: What They Are & How to Prevent Them

You are here: Home / News / Work-Related Strokes: What They Are & How to Prevent Them
Breaking down work-related strokes: what they are, what you can do to prevent them, and what to do to receive workers' compensation.

February 14, 2022 //  by Keches Law

As part of our American Heart Month series, this week, we examine work-related strokes: what they are, what you can do to prevent them, and what actions to take if you have suffered from this life-changing injury.

What is a Stroke?

Strokes, a type of cardiovascular disease, afflict thousands of Americans annually.

According to the CDC, “Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of serious disability for adults.” About 795,000 individuals in the United States will suffer from a stroke each year.

Strokes impact thousands of Americans each year, but still, this medical emergency remains mysterious to many.

Put simply, stroke occurs when parts of the brain become damaged or die. There are three types of stroke: ischemic strokes, hemorrhagic strokes, and transient ischemic attacks.

Ischemic strokes occur “when blood clots or other particles block the blood vessels to the brain.” For example, plaque, a type of fatty deposit, can cause blockages by building up in the blood vessels.

Hemorrhagic strokes occur “when a blood vessel bursts in the brain.” In this case, blood will build up and damage surrounding brain tissue.

Transient ischemic attacks (TIA), better known as “mini-strokes,” occur when blood flow to the brain is blocked for a short time. For instance, no more than 5 minutes. Individuals should not take mini-strokes lightly. First, when symptoms appear, there is no way to differentiate between a TIA and another major type of stroke. Second, TIA can be a wake-up call, explains the CDC, “More than a third of people who have a TIA and don’t get treatment have a major stroke within 1 year. As many as 10% to 15% of people will have a major stroke within 3 months of a TIA.”

Because our brains control our speech and movements, damage or death of brain cells can cause the infamous symptoms associated with strokes. Such symptoms include drooping face and slurred speech.

If strokes occur when brain cells are damaged or die, what does any of this have to do with heart health?

Strokes & Cardiovascular Health

To work correctly, the brain needs oxygen. In fact, our brains use 20% of the oxygen we breathe. Oxygen-rich blood is carried away from the heart to the brain via arteries.

Thus, it is no surprise that heart disease can increase the risk of stroke.

Conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart valve defects, atrial fibrillation, and enlarged heart chambers can all lead to stroke if not adequately monitored.

Additional Risk Factors

In addition to heart disease, there are a variety of other conditions which may contribute to strokes.

Conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and sickle cell disease can increase the chances of experiencing a stroke.

Further, many behavioral risk factors exist as well. Strokes can be brought on by poor diet, lack of physical activity, obesity, alcohol abuse, and tobacco use.

Causes of Work-Related Strokes

As with any workers’ compensation claim, a crucial element of receiving benefits for a stroke will be proving it was work-related.

When it comes to work-related strokes, often, stress will be the catalyst.

Whether due to poor management, demanding tasks, or long hours, the workplace can be a source of extreme mental and physical pressure. Unfortunately, this can lead to serious health consequences.

Stress can contribute to the risk of stroke in multiple ways. To illustrate, it can increase one’s risk of developing heart disease and high blood pressure. As discussed previously, such conditions are significant stroke risk factors.

Additionally, stressful working conditions can also change an individual’s lifestyle. An employee under a large amount of pressure may take up habits such as poor eating, smoking, or alcohol abuse.

Preventing Strokes

Strokes can have a life-changing impact. They can cause brain damage, long-term disability, and death.

To avoid stroke, individuals should follow a healthy diet, take time for physical activity, quit smoking, and limit alcohol consumption.

It may not always be easy to make or maintain these changes with busy lifestyles. But, fortunately, employers can help.

How Employers Can Help Employees Avoid Work-Related Strokes

Employers can help their employees avoid stroke in several ways.

  • Develop a supportive working environment – Employers should create a healthy and safe working environment and seek to eliminate unnecessary pressures even in industries that tend to be more stressful than others.
  • Provide health insurance – By providing insurance coverage at low or no cost, employers can help employees better access prescriptions, blood pressure monitors, and other medical services they need to decrease the risk of stroke.
  • Promote physical activity – Employers can consider organizing company activities such as team sports, hikes, and more to foster community and healthy living at the same time.
  • Create smoke-free spaces – If possible, employers should create smoke-free spaces to help nonsmoking employees avoid the harmful impact of second-hand smoke and encourage smoking employees to quit.
  • Offer healthy food and beverages – If employers provide drinks, snacks, or meals to their employees, they should be selective about the options they choose and ensure healthy choices available.

Have You Experienced a Work-Related Stroke? Keches Law Group Can Help.

At Keches Law Group, we understand the significant impact a stroke can have on you and your family. Recovering from and paying for the medical bills associated with a stroke is no simple feat.

Have you experienced a work-related stroke? You may be eligible for workers’ compensation.

Contact us today for a free consultation.

Category: News

Looking for help? or just have a question?

Contact us for a free, no obligation consultation today. It won’t cost a thing and it’s 100% confidential.

Call, chat or email us today.

Contact Us

Previous Post: «Attorney George Keches and his wife, Attorney Ann Maguire Keches, have pledged $1 million to Suffolk University Law School. George and Ann Keches Pledge $1 Million to Suffolk University Law School
Next Post: Workers’ Compensation for COVID-19 “Long Haulers” Experiencing Cardiac Complications If you contracted COVID-19 at work and now suffer from post-COVID cardiac complications, you may be eligible for workers' compensation.»

Primary Sidebar

Free Case Evaluation

Call 617-898-0808 for immediate help or fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you ASAP.

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Secure Form

[brb_collection id="2306"]

Footer

About Us
Keches Cares™
Careers
Diversity & Inclusion
Scholarship
Attorney Referrals
No Fee Policy

Recent Blog Posts:

  • Gallery: Salute To Nurses 2025
  • Keches Law Group Proudly Sponsors Boston Globe’s “Salute To Nurses” Celebration
  • We Built This City – Celebrating the workers who keep New England going
  • Keches Law Group Celebrates Five Attorneys Listed Among Best Lawyers®

Contact Us

We are available 24/7 by phone

Se habla Español / Portugues
en_US English
en_US English es_ES Español pt_BR Português do Brasil


Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM

Saturday, Sunday and evening appointments available upon request.

We’re just a call or click away if you need help.

617-898-0808

Contact Us By Email →

Follow Us:


The Official Injury Law Firm of: official injury law firm

  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy
  • ADA Notice
  • Blog
  • Press Releases

Site Footer

We serve all of MA, NH, RI, CT including the following locations: Bristol County including Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton; Norfolk County including Brookline, Dedham, Franklin, Milton, and Quincy; Worcester County including Fitchburg, Leominster, Shrewsbury, Westborough, and Worcester; Hampden County including Ludlow, Springfield, West Springfield, and Westfield; Middlesex County including Cambridge, Framingham, Lowell, and Medford; and Plymouth County including Brockton and Plymouth.

Attorney advertisement disclaimer: the information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. Any information submitted through a form is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Copyright © 2025 Keches Law Group · All Rights Reserved

en_US English
en_US English
es_ES Español
pt_BR Português do Brasil