Workers' Compensation Investigations
Protect your organization from fraudulent workers' comp claims with thorough investigation services that uncover the truth.
Workers' compensation fraud costs businesses billions of dollars annually and drives up insurance premiums for everyone. At Salazar Investigations, we help employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators investigate suspicious claims and document fraudulent activity. Our services are a specialized branch of our broader insurance fraud investigation expertise.
Our investigators are experienced in workplace injury investigations and understand the complexities of workers' compensation claims. We use a combination of surveillance, background research, and field investigation to determine whether claimants are genuinely injured or taking advantage of the system.
Based in South Florida, we serve clients throughout Florida and can coordinate investigations nationwide. Our reports are detailed, professionally prepared, and designed to support your claim decisions and legal proceedings. For comprehensive claim review, see our claims investigation services.
Workers' Comp Investigation Services
Comprehensive investigation services designed to verify claim legitimacy and detect fraud.
Claimant Surveillance
Discreet video documentation of claimant activities to verify the legitimacy of injury claims and restrictions.
Activity Checks
Verify whether claimant activities align with their reported injuries and medical restrictions.
Background Investigation
Comprehensive background checks including prior claims history, criminal records, and employment verification.
Witness Interviews
Locate and interview witnesses to workplace incidents, gathering recorded statements for evidence.
Scene Investigation
Detailed analysis and documentation of accident scenes, equipment, and workplace conditions.
Litigation Support
Evidence gathering, deposition preparation, and expert testimony support for workers' comp litigation.
Common Fraud Indicators
Watch for these warning signs that may indicate a fraudulent workers' comp claim:
- Injury occurs on Monday morning or Friday afternoon
- No witnesses to the alleged incident
- Claimant has history of similar claims
- Delayed reporting of the injury
- Conflicting descriptions of the incident
- Claimant refuses diagnostic testing
- Treatment inconsistent with reported injury
Related Services
Workers' comp investigations often incorporate these services:
Suspicious Workers' Comp Claim?
Contact us to discuss your case. Our investigators will help you determine if further investigation is warranted.