Workers’ Compensation Investigations Serving Long Island, Garden City, Melville, Suffolk County, Nassau County, and All Five Boroughs of NYC
For most instances of workers’ compensation claims on Long Island, in Garden City, Melville, Suffolk County, Nassau County, and All Five Boroughs of NYC, the issues are real and the person wants to get back to work as soon as practical. But then there are those cases that really need to be investigated, and that’s where the team at Richard Blaise & Associates comes into the picture. An injured worker may exaggerate their symptoms to be taken off work for a longer period or claim an injury is work-related when the injured worker injured themselves at home over the weekend. It is these claims that need to be ferreted out to prevent further abuse and show others that they shouldn’t try to take advantage of the system because they will be found out. If you suspect that you have a worker’s compensation case that should be investigated, contact us right away to get started on the process.
Workers Compensation Claims Have Direct And Indirect Costs
Whether you are looking at things like lost wages, medical treatments, loss of productivity, or other costs, there are real-world costs in terms of time and money that are affected. These can quickly add up, and this is why investigations of workers’ compensation fraud are important. Our team will employ a variety of different techniques to determine what is going on. Sometimes as simple as showing up to the injured party’s home can reveal a lot about the veracity of the worker’s compensation claim.
Our team can also provide a background check to find out pertinent information related to addresses, vehicles, and more. We will also do what is called a medical canvas to see if the person in question is receiving any treatments outside of the worker’s compensation system, which can reveal many additional details. Even a basic social media check can reveal plenty about the legitimacy of a claim.
Surveillance Provides Good Proof
Our team learns a lot just by some simple surveillance of the person involved. Are they going to their appointments and are those appointments part of the system? When they are seen outside of the home, are they using the aids that have been prescribed? Do they move like they are injured or not? What activities are they engaged in? This surveillance can often provide the information necessary to warrant further investigation or to close a case.
Workers compensation claims are in the billions of dollars annually, so there is incentive to ensure that those using the system are truly in need of it on Long Island, in Garden City, Melville, Suffolk County, Nassau County, and All Five Boroughs of NYC. Our investigative team at Richard Blaise & Associates can provide important details that can help uncover any fraud that may be happening. Contact us today to learn more.