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Death of an employee caused by a heart attack considered to be accident at work

08.09.2022

The death of an employee due to hear attack can only be considered an accident at work if there are special, extraordinary circumstances surrounding performing work. Despite the relatively extensive case law, this issue, as the case in question confirms, still raises questions in practice and is therefore worth examining in more detail. Particularly as it is important to many parties – employees and their family members, employers, and the Social Security Institution. – Kinga Polewka-Włoch and Kinga Krzysztofik comment for ius.focus.

Article: here.