3 Red Flags To Look Out For In A Workers' Comp Claim | Legal FAQs

When you get hurt on the job, and you file a claim, your employer and insurance company should have your back. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. Chain | Cohn | Stiles work injury attorney Jim Yoro in Kern County (Bakersfield) highlights 3 red flags you should look out for if you've been injured at work and file a workers' compensation claim.

1) If the insurance company fails to communicate with you, that's a red flag, and it's time to contact a work injury lawyer.

2) If medical treatment is difficult for you to obtain or your medical treatment is being delayed, that's a red flag, and you should contact a work accident attorney.

3) If your workers' comp. benefits are not being paid on time, that's a red flag, and it would be wise to call a workers' compensation lawyer.

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Making a false or fraudulent Workers’ Compensation claim is a felony subject to up to 5 years in a prison or a fine of up to $150,000 or double the value of the fraud, whichever is greater, or by both imprisonment and fine.