Workers' Compensation Fraud

The intent of workers’ compensation law and insurance is, essentially, noble. It aims to help an injured worker weather the financial hardships associated with a workplace injury or illness. These commonly require an employee to seek medical attention, beginning a cycle of difficulty.

As you are certainly aware, the costs of medical care can easily surpass the means of most individuals and families. Then, there are partially or wholly missed shifts at work that can drain your paycheck. And in a cruel, worst case scenario, your injuries may be sufficient to warrant a reduction in your pay as a result of an inability to carry out the tasks associated with your job.

If you have sustained a workplace injury and are struggling with allegations of fraud, we can help. Contact the Charleston workers’ compensation lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.

Hype and Hysteria

Because their pockets are deep, the insurance companies that make workers’ compensation policies available to employers have the luxury of attacking the character of innocent workers who seek the benefits that they are owed. They can wage a misinformation campaign that creates the wrongful impression that most of the people who file claims for workers’ compensation benefits are attempting to defraud the system and abuse the protections that are in place. Here are some things to consider:

• Being honest at every step is important because one indiscretion can taint your case
• An experienced attorney can help you to avoid unintentionally squandering access to benefits
• It is estimated that fewer than 1 in 50 workers’ compensation claims are fraudulent

Contact Us

Do not let a greedy insurance company stand between you and the benefits that you are guaranteed by law. Contact the Charleston workers’ compensation lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.