Suspicious engagement of legal assistance

• Your first notice is by an attorney or you learn that the claimant has hired an attorny immediately agter filing the claim
• Attorney representation letter is dated the day of the reported injury
• Attorney suggests a settlement soon after the claim is filed
• Claimant initially shows a willingness to settle with insurer but later hires an attorney and files subjective complaints
• Attorney threatens further legal action if quick settlement is not made
• The same combination of attorneys and medical providers involved in previous claims recurs

RED FLAGS

• Suspicious account of accident
• Suspicious timing of claim
• Suspicious nature and extent of injury
• Suspicion that the claimant may be working elsewhere while receiving benefits
• Suspicious medical treatment
• Suspicious engagement of legal assistance