When Being a Good Neighbor Leads to Workers’ Comp Fraud
I had an injured worker call my office a few weeks ago, we will call him Mike. Mike was a very nice man who was genuinely injured at work and looking for help. What Mike’s story will teach you: It is YOUR responsibility to follow the doctor’s orders You must ALWAYS follow your doctor’s restrictions …
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2013 California Workers’ Compensation Fraud – Not Awesome at all!
Awesome Products, a company located in California, is a company that manufactures and distributes household and commercial cleaning products all over the U.S.A. A worker was injured at this company and filed a claim to receive workers’ compensation benefits. When the State of California got involved and did some digging, it found that the president …
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What are the penalties for employee Workers’ Compensation fraud in Richmond?
Talking with Richmond Workers’ Compensation lawyers can help you avoid making mistakes that could jeopardize your case. One of those is workers’ comp fraud, which could lead to penalties ranging from denial of benefits to imprisonment. Forgetting to disclose something and blatantly lying about information are two different things. According to the Code of Virginia …
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Workers’ Compensation Claim Fraud Explained by Workers’ Comp Attorney in Richmond
A workers’ compensation claim can be denied because it appears fraudulent. Learn why this is a case from this explanation by a workers’ comp attorney in Richmond at the Injured Workers’ Law Firm. How Fraud Affects Workers’ Compensation Claims Workers’ compensation is an insurance coverage that is designed to protect employees in the workplace. However, …
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How to Report Employer Workman’s Comp Fraud
If you’ve suffered a work injury in Virginia and your employer has committed workman’s comp fraud you might not receive the benefits you’re legally entitled to. If this happens, a Richmond Workers’ Compensation attorney can help you file a claim to take legal action against your employer. In the meantime, you should also report workman’s …
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10 Signs of Employer Workman’s Comp Fraud after Work Injury in Virginia
When you’re on the job or before you start a new position, you should always be on the lookout for signs of workman’s comp fraud in the workplace. If you believe your employer isn’t following the law you should report workman’s comp fraud and get help from a Richmond Workers’ Compensation attorney to make sure …
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When to Report Workman’s Comp Fraud after Work Injury in Virginia
Workman’s comp fraud happens when an employer tries to deceive the insurance companies and other state and federal agencies about the risk of their employee’s jobs and work conditions to reduce the cost of insurance. Many employees are often afraid to report workman’s comp fraud in fear of retribution from supervisors but if you believe …
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Insurer Loopholes: Misrepresentation & Workers’ Compensation Fraud
Unfortunately for workers suffering from job-related injuries, insurers are always looking for loopholes to reduce the amount of Virginia Workers’ Comp payouts. If there are any discrepancies on your employment application, they may make Workers’ Compensation fraud allegations and deny your claim. If you feel your case was wrongly denied, you don’t have to give …
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Documenting Your Employment Search Might Negate Workers’ Compensation Fraud Allegations
When you’ve suffered job-related injuries and are filing a Workers’ Comp claim in Virginia, if your employer found a job for you that your doctor OKs, you must accept it, or your benefits will cease. If your claim has been denied because of any allegations of Workers’ Compensation fraud, such as willful misconduct, you can …
Workers’ Compensation Fraud Accusations: When the Insurer Tries to Argue Willful Misconduct
When you’re struggling with job-related injuries, it can be very frustrating when the insurance company accuses you of some form of Workers’ Compensation fraud, such as willful misconduct. If your Virginia Workers’ Comp claim has been denied, you could always speak to a lawyer and petition the Workers’ Comp Appeals Board. The insurance company isn’t …