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  In the workplace, injuries are common. They can be caused by accidents like falls, car crashes or injuries from machinery. but if you have been injured and want to prove that you have been harmed with a cumulative trauma injury But if you have been injured in your workplace and want to prove that you have been harmed, here are five simple steps you can take to prove it: Get your  medical records  in order.   To prove that you’ve been injured while working, getting all of your medical records and other forms of proof together is essential. From there, you can submit them as part of an official claim form or send them over as an attachment when you call into work every day with a doctor’s note explaining why they mustn’t come in for their time off—or whatever other kind of excuse might apply based on their specific circumstances (such as being too sick). Ensure all parties involved access these documents if needed; otherwise, they’ll be lost forever! Get all your emp...

  Workers’ Compensation fraud is a severe problem; unfortunately, many people take advantage of it by making false claims. In this article, we’re going to profile five of the most common types of workers’ compensation frauds that you may not be aware of –   false medical records , falsification of an accident report, forgery or alteration of an employer’s payroll records, and fraudulent workman’s compensation statement. We’ll also share some tips on avoiding these scams so that you don’t fall victim to them. What Is Workers’ Compensation Frauds? Workers’ compensation fraud occurs when someone deliberately misrepresents himself or herself to receive benefits they are not entitled to. This can take many forms, such as filing a false claim or exaggerating an injury. Workers’ compensation fraud is a severe problem in the United States. According to the  National Insurance Crime Bureau , workers’ compensation fraud costs California taxpayers an estimated $1 billion yearly. Thi...