Fraudulent workers compensation claims
In defense of employers, sometimes people file frivolous workers compensation benefits claims just so they can make some easy bucks without having to work for it. There have been a plenitude of cases in California where an employee has faked an injury in order to file for workers compensation benefits or has fully recovered from an injury caused by a workplace accident and yet continues to receive benefits by falsely claiming to be still disabled.
While this is a sound reason for employers to be wary of workers compensation claims, it does not, however, warrant the denial of legitimate claims without reason.
Types of workers compensation benefits available in California
If the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) approves a worker’s compensation claim, the claimant will receive certain benefits, which includes:
- Financing of all medical treatment for the work related injury or condition
- Cash payments to compensate for lost past and future wages, temporary or permanent disability wages, and so forth
In case of the death of a worker, then his or her family (dependent relatives) will receive survivor benefits in order to compensate them for their loss.
Challenges of filing a worker’s compensation claim
Because of the fact that frivolous claims are filed, there is an extensive process that must be followed prior to a claim being approved. This involves a full medical evaluation, an investigation into the accident or incident itself, and so on.
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