A man is in trouble for allegedly fraudulently collecting approximately $9,000 in workers' compensation benefits. He allegedly informed investigators with the New York State Insurance Fund's Division of Confidential Investigations that he had not returned to work when, in fact, he was employed purchasing and selling cars for auto dealerships. The man had reportedly received workers' comp benefits since he was injured in a work-related accident at a country club in 1993. Investigators say the individual is charged with grand larceny, insurance fraud, workers' comp fraud and offering a false instrument for filing, alleging the defendant was employed as an agent for several car dealers over the last two years. (workersxzcompxzkit) If convicted of all charges, the individual faces up to seven years in prison.
Author Robert Elliott, executive vice president, Amaxx Risks Solutions, Inc. has worked successfully for 20 years with many industries to reduce Workers' Compensation costs, including airlines, health care, manufacturing, printing/publishing, pharmaceuticals, retail, hospitality and manufacturing. He can be contacted at: [email protected] or 860-553-6604.
Do not use this information without independent verification. All state laws vary. You should consult with your insurance broker or agent about workers' comp issues.
