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Can my employer put me under surveillance after a work injury if I've filed a Georgia Workers' Compensation claim?

A: It is possible that if you file a Georgia Workers' Compensation claim your employer may put you under surveillance. A workers comp claim is usually handled by an insurance company that is trying to protect their best interests and avoid paying out your claim. 

As a way of trying to limit or deny your claim, insurance companies have been known to hire private investigators to follow claimants and try to catch them doing something the insurance company could use against the victim in court. 

These investigators may also talk to your neighbors, friends and family about your habits and whereabouts. Any time you are in public you should assume you are under surveillance for a workers comp claim. Photos, videos and audio recordings could be taken. 

Because of this, it is important that you follow your doctor’s orders precisely and do not behave in manner that could be taken out of context until after your Georgia Workers' Compensation claim has been settled or closed. 

You should also limit or discontinue the use of social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook until after you case. Investigators might troll your personal profiles looking for information or statements that could hurt your claim. Be careful who you talk to about the details of your case and assume that you may not be able to trust everyone you encounter during this time.

If you have been injured on the job and believe you have reasonable cause to file a Georgia Workers' Compensation claim you should contact an experienced attorney to guide you through what can be a long and complicated process. 

When It’s Time to Contact a Work Injury Attorney in Atlanta

Filing a Workers’ Compensation claim for work injuries in Atlanta, Georgia, can result in having to deal with multiple parties. Your claim not only involves your employer, but may also involve 3^rd parties such as equipment manufacturers. 

At Murphy & Associates our attorneys are ready to answer your questions about your legal rights after a workplace accident. We make it a point to provide useful, free information, so you can make an educated decision before you choose to hire us. 

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