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Watch out for fraudulent workers’ compensation claims

On Behalf of Stockton, Barker & Mead, LLP | Aug 15, 2022 | Fraud

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

On Behalf of Stockton, Barker & Mead, LLP | Jun 25, 2022 | Fraud, Schedule Loss of Use

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...