Fraud (Workers' Comp)
Legal & Process Terms
Definition
Intentional deception related to a claim — by a worker exaggerating an injury, or by an employer/insurer misrepresenting facts to avoid paying benefits.
Why It Matters
Fraud allegations are taken seriously by every state agency and can affect both benefit eligibility and, in worker fraud cases, carry criminal exposure.
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