Trying to cheat the workers compensation system can have dire consequences for those who end up being caught.
According to information from the Massachusetts Attorney General, one such individual has found himself on the wrong end of the law.
Attleboro resident Dennis Gabriel, 57, was indicted in early April on allegations that he obtained more than $53,000 in workers comp benefits while working. He was charged with workers comp fraud and larceny.
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Construction Site Injury Led to Benefits
It all began when Gabriel suffered a work-related injury in August 2005 while employed on a construction site, this according to authorities.
According to the information from the AG’s office, in September 2007, the Department of Industrial Accidents ruled that Gabriel was eligible to receive temporary total disability benefits from his employer’s insurance company, AIG/Chartis Insurance Company, from June 2007 through February 2009.
In June 2008, AIG reportedly obtained an anonymous tip that Gabriel was working as a subcontractor in Rhode Island while collecting workers comp benefits. Further investigation determined that in July 2008 Gabriel signed employee earnings reports stating that he did not receive any income while allegedly working as a subcontractor, according to the release.
Fraudulently Collected More Than $53,000 in Work Comp Benefits
Authorities allege that Gabriel earned more than $62,000 between April 2007 through November 2008 while working as a subcontractor and collecting workers comp benefits. As a result of his alleged failure to report earnings, Gabriel fraudulently collected more than $53,000 in workers comp benefits, according to authorities.
A Bristol County Grand Jury returned indictments against Gabriel, who will be arraigned at a later date.
Author Michael B. Stack, CPA, Director of Operations, Amaxx Risk Solutions, Inc. is an expert in employer communication systems and part of the Amaxx team helping companies reduce their workers compensation costs by 20% to 50%. He is a writer, speaker, and website publisher. www.reduceyourworkerscomp.com. Contact: mstack@reduceyourworkerscomp.com.
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