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Video doesn’t Tip Court on Fraud Charge against Punched-in-the-Face Nurse
Video doesn’t Tip Court on Fraud Charge against Punched-in-the-Face Nurse

Case File When a nurse was caught on video working in the yard, going shopping, and getting around pretty well, did it mean she was a fraud or was it consistent with what she told […]
Could Trucker Jacked up by Trailer Jack, Seeking PTD, Overcome Surveillance Videos?
Could Trucker Jacked up by Trailer Jack, Seeking PTD, Overcome Surveillance Videos?

What Do You Think? Civil procedure stuff, like who has the “burden of proof” in a worker's compensation case, can make you want to reach for a high grade espresso. But it’s actually important to […]
How can ‘Financial First Responders’ Change Assumptions on Low Back Pain?
How can ‘Financial First Responders’ Change Assumptions on Low Back Pain?

Article 5 – The Payer   Ever asked a stranger or new acquaintance what they do for a living only to receive a clever substitute instead of a direct answer? An interventional cardiologist I know tells […]
One-Time Misrepresentation doesn’t Block Paramedic’s Subsequent Claim
One-Time Misrepresentation doesn’t Block Paramedic’s Subsequent Claim

25 for 25 in '25 Once upon a time, a paramedic misrepresented a workplace injury, but did that mean he can never receive workers' compensation benefits for any future injury? Simply Research subscribers have access […]
Was Performing Arts Center Worker’s Cane Just a Prop?
Was Performing Arts Center Worker’s Cane Just a Prop?

Claimants may sometimes exaggerate their injuries during medical examinations. But as one case shows, surveillance videos–especially multiple videos taken prior to and after exams–rarely lie. A maintenance worker for a performing arts center hurt himself […]
Construction Industry Advocates Say Accidents Being Faked in NYC
Construction Industry Advocates Say Accidents Being Faked in NYC

New York City, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) - Construction industry advocates in New York City are alleging that construction workers are faking their job site injuries in an effort to get a big insurance settlement. As one […]
Did Fraud Defense Apply where Worker’s Hiring Paperwork didn’t Disclose 4-Wheeler Crash?
Did Fraud Defense Apply where Worker’s Hiring Paperwork didn’t Disclose 4-Wheeler Crash?

What Do You Think? Georgia’s Rycroft defense can help an employer avoid paying workers’ compensation benefits in certain circumstances where the employee made a fraudulent misrepresentation about her pre-existing physical injuries. But what happens if the company […]
The Mystery of the Case of Water that Climbed 7 Steps
The Mystery of the Case of Water that Climbed 7 Steps

Can You Solve the Case? A case involving a P.I. caught in the act and an employee with a back injury illustrates the importance of accurate surveillance reports when using video to establish workers’ compensation […]