Unfortunately, workplace accidents are quite common, with some workers being more vulnerable to serious injuries than others due to their job duties. Theoretically, a window-washer faces higher risk than someone working a desk job.
But workers in any industry face injuries while on the job. But what happens after a workplace injury occurs?
It depends widely
Companies with stellar reputations as fair players in their respective fields may respond fairly to legitimate workers’ compensation claims from injured employees. But sometimes a worker’s own actions after a work-based injury can call into question the viability of the claim.
Consider this scenario: A worker in the agricultural sector alleges a recently diagnosed back injury stems from the decade he spent crouched, picking crops on California farms. But the private investigator hired by the larger agricultural conglomerate snaps a shot of the claimant giving “horsey” rides to his grandkids at Christmas.
Although the picture did not capture the week or so he spent abed, recovering from his folly, it could influence a judge or jury should his claim be challenged.
Stay off social media
It can be alluring to troll for likes or simply live your life in front of the camera. But the edited version later used against you can be avoided entirely by not sharing on social media right now.
You don’t have to hide yourself away, just be mindful of how your actions could be negatively portrayed by someone trying not to settle. Legitimate claimants should have no problems indicating the effects of their injuries.
