Hey Bartender….Make it a Double (Dip) – Part 1
Claiming to injure herself while lifting a 20-pound bag, this full-time worker said she was unable to work in any capacity, including attending to her household chores such as...
Surveillance Once Again Reveals the Truth
A 58-year-old California man claimed to injure multiple body parts after slipping on wet stairs. During medical examinations, as well as in his workers’ compensation deposition, the worker claimed...
Investigation Shows Possible Work Comp Fraud
A 31-year-old California man claimed to injure multiple body parts while working as a plumber. As a result, the plumber received income replacement benefits as part of his workers’ compensation...
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...
What is a Fraud Blog?
I must admit….I have never read a blog. I hear that they are popular. Strike that, I hear(d) that they were popular, so my Googling started; “what is a...
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...
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...
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....
