Eyes Focused on New York Man for Alleged Work Comp Scam

A man is facing several felonies after allegedly attempting to defraud the state in regard to an eye injury suffered in a factory accident. According to The Daily Mail, the man was arrested by state police at Livingston after a year-long investigation jointly conducted with the New York State Insurance Frauds Bureau and the Office of the Fraud Inspector General.

The suspect sustained an eye injury on January 4, 2006 but, authorities said, he lied about the extent of his injuries, claiming to be “permanently, totally disabled in both eyes.” He later filed for workers’ compensation benefits for his injury.

A subsequent investigation revealed the man’s injuries were not as extensive as he claimed and he falsified numerous claims to the State of New Workers’ Compensation Board. Authorities believe, if successful, the man might have received around $700,000 in fraudulent benefits. (workersxzcompxzkit)

The man is charged with first-degree perjury, third-degree insurance fraud, both class D felonies; first-degree falsifying business records and violating the Workers’ Compensation Law, class E felonies. He was arraigned in Hudson City Court by Judge William Cranna and remanded to the Columbia County Jail in lieu of $25,000 cash or $40,000 bail bond.

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.

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