What if an employee exaggerates his or her injuries or files a fraudulent workers compensation claim?
If an employee knowingly make any false statements or file any false claim with the purpose of receiving or denying workers’ compensation benefits, he or she will most likely not be able to receive any workers’ compensation and may even face criminal penalties.
Other Workers Compensation Fraud FAQs
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What "red flags" could indicate a potentially fraudulent workers compensation claim?
A: Trust your instincts if you feel something doesn't seem right. However, here are a few things to look out for which might indicate a possible fraudulent workers … More
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