In California, workers' compensation fraud is a felony and penalties are severe. If you are convicted of committing fraud to receive workers' compensation benefits you can be fined up to $50,000 and sentenced to up to five years in prison.
If you have been charged or are under investigation for workers' comp fraud, it is essential to speak to a competent attorney who is experienced in workers' compensation benefits fraud defense.
Types of Workers Comp Fraud
- Receiving workers' compensation benefits for a non-existent injury (false injury)
- Claiming workers' compensation benefits for injuries sustained outside of the workplace
- Exaggerating the nature and extent of your work-related injuries
- Receiving workers' compensation benefits from more than one employer for the same injury
- Failing to disclose a non-work-related injury that contributed to the work-related injury
