The Threat of False Claims For Workers’ Compensation

It is tragic when an employee falls victim to an accident, injury or illness when on the job. When this occurs, the employee may be able to secure workers’ compensation benefits. However, this compensation is too often taken advantage of in the form of false workers’ compensation claims. As a business leader it is important that you are aware of the threat that false claims for compensation can pose for your company.

No matter what field your business is in or what your office setting is like it is possible to have an employee suddenly fall victim to an accident related to his or her employment. However, it is also possible for any business leader to be exposed to false claims for compensation related to incidents that never occurred. Some common forms of fraudulent claims for compensation include the following:

• Injuries will be exaggerated in an attempt for more fiscal reimbursement
• Employees will file a claim for an accident and injury that never actually occurred
• Illnesses or disabilities will falsely be attributed to a worker’s employment or work conditions
• Workers will file a claim for an injury that was not related to their employment or one that did not occur while the employee was on the clock

Any of these incidents can lead to a false claim for reimbursement being filed against a company. When you suspect a fraudulent claim has been filed it is important that you seek the support of a medical professional who will help assess the validity of the injury. You can also speak with other employees and potential witnesses to gage the validity of the report.

Having the assistance of a legal professional will also help you protect your company and honest workers from fraud.

For more information on false workers’ compensation claims and business law, visit the website of the Des Moines business law attorneys at LaMarca & Landry, P.C. today.

David Caldwell

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