TLDR:
- A senior high-tech professional experienced a stroke after a long business trip.
- The National Insurance Institute recognized the incident as work-related, enabling pursuit of disability benefits.
A senior high-tech professional from a renowned company suffered a stroke roughly a week and a half after returning from an extensive business trip. The National Insurance Institute identified the incident as a work-related accident, attributing it to the prolonged flight duration. Represented by Adv. Evyatar Katzir and Adv. Giora Even Tzur, the professional landed after a grueling 16-hour flight for business purposes and immediately felt unwell, leading to a rapid escalation in symptoms.
Medical specialists determined the prolonged flight as the cause of the stroke, and the National Insurance Institute’s acknowledgment allowed him to pursue a disability pension claim. Adv. Katzir commended the Institute for their efficient investigation and recognition of the work accident, ensuring the professional’s entitlement to benefits for his complex health journey and recovery.