After a Workers’ Comp Claim, They’re Watching You
Do you get the feeling you’re being watched after you file a workers’ compensation claim? The truth is, you probably are. Companies will go to great lengths to find reasons to underpay you or avoid paying altogether. If they can gather any evidence that you aren’t as injured as you say, they will use it against you. How Are They Watching You? We aren’t saying they’re tapping your phones. But when an insurance company has you watched, they often commission a private investigator to watch what you’re doing and take pictures of anything that might make you look unrestricted. There are more than 50,000 private investigators in the United States, and many are employed by insurance companies. The private investigator doesn’t have access to the inside of your house, but they can stake out your home with an unmarked vehicle and record what you do. If you carry your own groceries, lift your children, or even walk your dog, it could be interpreted that you’re better than you seem. We understand that anyone recovering from a workplace injury has good days and bad days. But those pictures can be used as “evidence” to pressure you into settling for less. They may even use them in the courtroom if it comes to that. What About the Internet? Things posted to social media sites are considered public domain, and you can bet a private investigator will look into what you’re posting on social media. Sometimes, it doesn’t even take a private investigator.
We usually post things on Facebook that portray us as happy and enjoying life. However, a picture of you and your friends at a tailgate party or on a boat doesn’t portray the level of suffering you’re probably experiencing below the surface as you try to function normally. If your friend posts about it, you can still expect the post to be used. After a workers’ compensation case, we encourage you to be careful how you behave in public and on social media. In the meantime, let us know how we can help as you seek the right compensation for your workplace injury.
Grilled Mexican Street Corn
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Make the most of these remaining summer weeks and take dinner outside to the grill! You don’t need to visit the fair for this delicious, classic street food.
Recipe inspired by seriouseats.com.
Ingredients: • ¼ cup mayonnaise • ¼ cup sour cream • ½ cup finely crumbled feta cheese
• ½ teaspoon chili powder • 1 medium clove garlic, minced
• ¼ cup finely
chopped cilantro leaves • 4 ears corn, shucked • 1 lime, cut into wedges
Directions: 1. Set burners of gas grill to high heat and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. 2. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cheese, chili powder, garlic, and cilantro in large bowl. Stir until well-combined and set aside. 3. Place corn on hot grill, rotating occasionally. Grill until cooked
through and charred in spots on all sides, for about 8 minutes.
4. Transfer corn to bowl with
cheese mixture and use large spoon to evenly coat each ear on all sides. Sprinkle with extra cheese and chili powder and serve immediately with lime wedges.
Recipe inspired by Mantitlement.com.
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