Companies that hire workers in New York have to protect themselves from liability. One of the many requirements the state imposes on employers is an obligation to carry workers' compensation insurance in case someone gets hurt on the job. Some companies purchase a...
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3 Ways Employees Commit Workers Compensation Fraud
There is no doubt that accidents and injuries happen in workplaces. It is for this reason that a vast majority of New York employers are required by law to sign up for workers’ compensation coverage for their employees. Not only is this intended to provide financial...
Watch out for fraudulent workers’ compensation claims
Business owners in New York are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. Should an employee be injured on the job, they can file a claim. Unfortunately, there are some people who like to take advantage of this and will file a fraudulent...
Symptom Magnification in SLU Claims
It is well known to Workers' Compensation Defense Counsel that symptom magnification occurs frequently in Schedule Loss of Use claims. Major examination range of motion discrepancies are frequent. When an attending physician or Independent Medical Examiner observe...