What should I not say to my workers comp adjuster?
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What should I not say to my workers comp adjuster?
As a general rule of thumb, you should never discuss anything except the basic facts of the accident, including where it occurred, the date and time it occurred, what type of accident it was, and which body parts were injured.
Why do workers comp doctors lie?
Because many people worry about a preexisting injury affecting their claim, they may be tempted to lie and say they didn’t have a previous injury. Unfortunately, this can hurt your claim, too. Your doctor can easily find out about your previous accident, especially if they have access to your medical records.
What should you not say in an IME?
When you are requested to complete your IME, don’t say anything untruthful or anything that might risk your claim’s denial. To recap, here are three things not to tell your workers’ comp doctor: Don’t exaggerate your symptoms. Don’t be rude or negative.
Is it worth getting a workers comp attorney?
If your injuries are not clearly work-related, require extensive medical treatment, involve long periods of time off work, or result in permanent disability, you should call a workers’ compensation lawyer. Many workers will need to—or can benefit greatly from—hiring a workers’ compensation lawyer.
Can workers comp follow you?
It’s not illegal—or uncommon—for insurance companies to hire private investigators to follow employees who’ve applied for workers’ comp benefits, in an effort to prove that they’re not as injured as they say they are. Sometimes this is warranted to uncover fraudulent claims.
Can a private investigators evidence be used in court?
Evidence obtained by a licensed private investigator working on your behalf is admissible and useful in court. It is important to understand that all evidence must be legally obtained. Doing so will only hurt your case, is not admissible in court and may even end up with criminal charges being brought against you.
What do most private investigators do?
A private detective and investigator searches for clues to gather evidence for court cases or private clients. They interview people, verify information, conduct surveillance, find missing persons, and gather vital facts for cases.
