How Do I Handle Surveillance Following a Workers’ Comp Claim in FL?

When you file a workers’ compensation claim following an accident at work that has left you with damages, you may not expect to find yourself under surveillance by the insurance company. As such, you may be surprised to learn that not only is this common, but it can drastically impact the outcome of your case. If you have been injured and want to learn more about insurance company surveillance, you’ll want to keep reading. The following blog explores what you should know about these difficult matters, including your rights and the importance of working with a Florida workers’ compensation attorney to assist you through this process.

Will I Be Subject to Surveillance After a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

In many instances, when a workers’ compensation claim is filed, the insurance company may begin surveillance on the claimant to confirm the legitimacy of their injury. While this is often used primarily to ensure that no fraud is occurring, it can leave those with legitimate claims feeling like they are living under a microscope.

You’ll also find that in many instances, you’ll find that there are certain triggers that can cause the insurance company to look deeper into your claim. This can include tips from coworkers who may have conflicting information about your injury or its severity. In other instances, the insurance company may simply conduct surveillance around the time of your medical examination to ensure the information in your records matches what they are seeing.

How Can I Best Protect Myself?

Unfortunately, you’ll find that you generally will not know when you are subject to surveillance, as this process is often completed covertly so as not to alert the claimant that they are being watched. As such, it is imperative to understand that you should operate under the assumption that you are being surveilled at all times.

This means that you should follow your medical provider’s orders to the fullest extent. Ensuring you adhere to their restrictions is critical, as anytime you defy their orders, the insurance company can use this as evidence to deny the outcome of your claim. While this can be frustrating when running errands, such as grocery shopping or purchasing dog food, ensuring you bring another person to assist you or asking employees for help is critical to protecting your best interests.

You should also note that there are restrictions in place to protect filers. Generally, you have the right to challenge any information that is illegally obtained. Additionally, surveillance cannot occur outside of public locations. You cannot be surveilled in locations that offer reasonable expectations of privacy, like your home.

Being placed under surveillance can be unsettling. However, so long as you adhere to your doctor’s orders and connect with an attorney to assist you in these matters, you can help protect the outcome of your case. At the Law Firm of Kevin A. Moore, we understand how difficult the workers’ compensation process can be to navigate, which is why we are committed to helping you in the fight for the best possible outcome. When you need assistance, our firm is here. Contact us today to learn how we can fight for you.