WorkCover investigations, WorkSafe investigations, workplace injury claim investigations, are of two basic types, private investigator WorkCover surveillance investigations and private investigator factual investigations, phone 1300 966 103, alternately email us at [email protected], for 24/7 inquiries and a free quote.
We are ex-police and experienced WorkCover investigators,
workplace injury claim investigators, when you need an experienced
private investigator, a private detective, an insurance investigator. Private investigations are either related to suspected WorkCover fraud, Workers Compensation claim fraud, or due diligence investigations where the level of exposure requires confirmation of the claimed restrictions.
A WorkCover Investigations processes may commence with internal documentation and inquiries when a matter is first recorded. This documentation is extremely important, as evidence, should the matter proceed to a civil claim for injuries, along with the WorkCover claim. This is a factual investigation, where evidence (including witness memories recorded as affidavits) is located, and preserved, for later production to a court.
Where there is some question as to the veracity of a claimed workplace accident or incident, where a workplace injury has occurred, a workplace injury claim is made, then a more formal
investigation may be warranted. If workplace injury claim fraud is suspected, investigate. This is a private investigator factual
investigation, early in the claim process.
There are generally two types of WorkCover investigations, there may be a need for a WorkCover factual investigation (interviews, affidavits) or a Workcover surveillance investigation (covert recording of video evidence to support the
investigators observations). Workers Compensation investigators, Workcover investigators are seeking to
compare displayed real world restrictions with claimed restrictions, or
verify where, when and how a claimed injury occurred, and contributing
factors.
Where an employee submits a claim for a work
related illness or injury it may be prudent to conduct surveillance to
support or deny the claimed restriction; this may be simply part of
company due diligence for all claims exceeding a certain level of risk,
or more targeted where information is received.
This need is heightened when there is suspicion of fraud, or using the system for personal gain. This is a surveillance
investigation. The first an employer may be aware of a common law claim,
a workplace injury claim, is when they receive a notice in the mail
relating to an incident that occurred years ago; this may also trigger
an investigation.
Is it legal? Yes. There are many decisions supporting
this. However, also bear in mind, where an initial claim is accepted,
some level of liability attaches.The WorkCover process switches focus
from employer to injured employee, once a WorkCover claim is accepted;
the onus is on the employer tom prove fraud, at that time.
There may be many reasons to initiate a
private investigator surveillance investigation related to a WorkCover, Worksafe or workplace
injury claim. The main reasons are a suspicion of claim fraud, that the
claimant may be exaggerating their restriction, or a worker having a
focus other than returning to work. For some it is the fact a worker has
been off for so long, without any signs of recovery, or engagement in
return to work activity.
WorkCover investigators will assess the matter and
proceed appropriately, we do operate across Australia through a network
of investigators. Private investigation, private investigator surveillance, is legal, when done correctly; the evidence obtained can be used for court. It is designed to be non-intrusive.
We cover all major centres along the coast, and many populated locations, we are Brisbane Workcover investigators, we conduct Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Norther Rivers, we are Sydney Workers Compensation investigators, we do go into rural NSW. We are a Melbourne Workers Compensation investigator service. We are an experienced Adelaide Workcover investigator, as well as local Perth Workcover investigators. We have our private investigation methods, tailored to meet local requirements, with local licensed investigators. Call us a for a
free quote. We have experienced private investigators available, we are a network of investigators. Where due diligence requires, or a suspicion of workplace injury claim fraud exists, or you suspect you are the victim of Workcover claims fraud, contact us for a free quote.
