Issues covered during the investigation, when properly utilized, can assist with the discussion to accept or deny a claim for benefits, setting the case based reserve, and in the negotiation of a compromise settlement.
During the meeting with the injured worker a competent representative can explain workers compensation benefits and rules to injured workers and the employer.
During an in person meeting the injured worker can be asked to sign a:
A photo can be taken of the injured workers driver’s license. Taking a photo of a driver’s license instead of the injured worker can be less invasive and threatening. An ID photograph, of an injured person, can assist a PI with the difficult task of identifying the subject during surveillance operations.
Direct contact gives the ability to meet the injured person and family face to face, scope the location for possible future surveillance, including direction to the subject’s home. A friendly business-like meeting can open the door for future direct contact including settlement talks. RiskSAVER has played a direct role in the settlement of 38% of cases referred for investigation prior to the involvement of counsel.
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