There is a certain subsection of the world that maligns workers’ compensation as always fraudulent and unnecessary. We vehemently disagree with this assertion because the vast majority of Connecticut workers’ compensation claims are legitimate and do not involve fraud of any kind.
That being said, there are ways in which both employees and employers can fraudulently attempt to undermine an important system that protects both parties in the event of a true workplace injury.
We’re going to start with the worker who may be filing a fraudulent claim and then we will look at the employer who also has opportunities along the way to attempt to game the system.
Here are some of the ways that employees have tried to commit workers’ compensation fraud over the years.
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Claiming that an injury that occurred when clocked out actually occurred while the employee was on the job.
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Collecting unreported income while allegedly being disabled.
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Reporting an injury that occurred on the job that never actually occurred.
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Making faulty mileage claims.
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Exaggerating symptoms from a workplace injury.
Some of these fraudulent activities can be difficult to prove, but they are no less important to get to the bottom of the case. A fraudulent workers’ compensation claim can negatively impact everyone involved and damage the reputation of a system that works to protect worker’and employers.
If you were injured on the job you may need to consult a board certified workers’ compensation attorney. Our office can review your case so contact us immediately.
