I have seen Workers’ Compensation settlements blow up quickly over surveillance videos.
In Illinois, for purposes of Workers Compensation, it is legal to follow someone and video tape them without their permission.
Insurance Companies will hire private investigators to video tape injured workers.
They attempt to show that a person is going beyond their restrictions, or is not has injured as it appears.
Most people do not need to worry. However, it is important to be aware that you may be on candid camera.
Most videos do not show anything of value.
However, I have seen videos of a person dancing who supposedly had a severe back injury, or roofing a house with a shoulder injury.
If you think you are being watched, you are probably are. And the videos can be, and are used in court.
Questions about your Work Comp settlement or case? Feel free to call Illinois Workers Compensation Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.