Filing A Fraudulent Claim Is A Criminal Offense
It is unlawful to file a fraudulent claim for workers’ compensation benefits in the state of California under Insurance Code Section 1871.4. Employees who file such claims can face incarceration and hefty fines from the criminal courts, as well as thousands of dollars in civil penalties if their claim is determined by the courts to be fraudulent in nature.
Types Of Workers’ Compensation Fraud
A fraudulent claim can arise in a variety of situations, including:
- Employee requesting benefits when not injured
- Employee lying about the extent of injuries in an attempt to receive more benefits
- An employee claiming that an injury sustained offsite was actually a work injury
- Employee willfully engaging in self-injury, then filing a claim saying the employer is liable
Proving Fraud Can Be Challenging
It can be difficult for employers to prove that an employee’s claim is fraudulent. For example, if an injury allegedly occurred while on the job but the workplace lacks security cameras, it can be challenging to disprove an employee’s claim that they were injured while on the job through no fault of their own. However, a competent workers’ compensation defense attorney can investigate on your company’s behalf and get down to the truth of the matter by thoroughly researching documentation and conducting interviews in order to determine the nature of the fraud.
You Should Never Fight Fraudulent Claims Alone
You should never try to fight against a suspected fraudulent claim without the support of expert legal counsel. At Sacks Law Group, APC, we specialize in pushing back against fraudulent workers’ compensation claims. We are familiar with criminal and civil codes pertaining to insurance fraud, and we will fight on your business’s behalf so that you do not have to expend thousands of dollars for benefits to someone who does not deserve it.
We Can Help Defend You Against Fraudulent Workers’ Compensation Claims
Employees who file fraudulent workers’ compensation claims should be brought to justice for their wrongdoing. If you are an employer dealing with suspected fraudulent claims and want to discuss your legal options with a workers’ compensation fraud attorney in Los Angeles, the expert legal staff at Sacks Law Group, APC, can help you. We defend employers in all matters related to workers’ compensation claims, including resolving issues related to fraudulent claims. Contact us today for a consultation with an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer who specializes in handling workers’ compensation fraud cases.
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