Not Reporting Could Have Consequences
Most states require workers’ compensation coverage. It not only protects the injured worker and provides the help they need, but it also protects a business from losses associated with...
Changing Story Signals Fraud
A 35-year-old California man is charged with five felonies for his botched attempt to defraud his employer through a false workers’ compensation claim. After injuring his knee due to...
Investigation Update: Double Dipping Painter Repays $12K
As featured in a previous Fraud Friday story, ICW Group SIU Busts Painter for Double-Dipping Work Comp Fraud, a tip led to ICW Group’s discovery of a California man...
Foggy Memory Leads to Criminal Charges
A 50-year-old woman in California claimed to injure her back, hip, and neck as a result of falling while descending a ladder at work. A workers' compensation claim was filed....
Work Comp Fraud Leads to Eight Felony Charges
A 39-year-old California man may pay the price for filing a workers' compensation claim after being injured in a rollover auto accident while he was working. He is facing...
Employer’s Tip Leads to a Criminal Investigation
Workers' comp fraud investigations often start with an informative lead. It might be a tip that an individual is working while collecting disability or that a doctor is billing...
Another Less Than Moving Account
While working for a moving company, a 43-year-old California man unloaded furniture down a truck’s ramp when he unfortunately slipped, injuring his hand and foot. After spending time off from...
Plumber’s Story Has A Lot Of Leaks
A 28-year-old Plumber has now been charged with seven felonies for insurance fraud alleged to have been perpetrated during his workers’ compensation claim.
Claiming to strain his back while pulling...
How to Defend Your Business From The Modern Fraudster
Recently I offered advice on how to detect and defend against the modern workers’ compensation fraudster in an article in Risk Management Magazine. Titled "Deterring Complex Workers' Comp Fraud,"...
Tow Truck Driver Pushes It Too Far
A 39-year-old tow truck driver has now been charged with 15 criminal counts related to his workers’ compensation claim. While attending to a disabled vehicle on the side of...
