We don’t want to make you paranoid, but people are watching you. If you have been injured at work and filed a claim for workers’ compensation, the insurance company has you on their radar. This is especially true if your injury is serious and costly for them to cover.
Insurance companies hire private investigators to make sure people aren’t filing false claims. They also watch you to see if you do anything that you say you can’t, like lifting heavy objects. If they can discredit you, or show you were lying, they may be able to successfully deny your claim.
One way for an investigator to follow you is online through social media. It can be a good idea to take a break from Facebook, Twitter and other similar media while dealing with a work injury and your employer’s insurance company.
This type of surveillance doesn’t happen in every case, but it’s a good idea to assume that it does, because you never know. Don’t give them an opportunity to deny your claim using evidence against you that they acquired from a private investigator. Follow your doctor’s orders, listen to your attorney’s advice, and take care of yourself. You don’t have to lie or make your injury seem worse than it is – just be honest, and be careful.
We are workers’ compensation attorneys who help people with Illinois work injuries anywhere in IL via our statewide network of attorneys. Contact us and we will answer your questions or find the right lawyer for your situation.
