Warning signs that a claim might involve possible fraud:
• Injury not promptly reported
• Injury description vague, non-definitive
• Symptoms non-specific, no visible body trauma or injury
• Injury occurred late on Friday or early Monday
• Notice of claim made after employee is terminated or laid off
• Employee never home when you call
• Tip received that totally disabled worker is employed elsewhere
• Demands made for a quick settlement
• Employee changes doctors when released to work
• Malingering, habitual absenteeism, tardiness, excuses
• Other family members on workers' comp or disability
• High mileage reported on transportation reimbursement form
