Warning about insurance companies using drones to spy on individuals looking for reasons to dispute workers’ comp benefits.
Our job as workers’ comp lawyers is to protect individuals who are hurt at work. We educate them about potential legal issues and explain how they can avoid future problems. It is important to stay ahead of covrage providers because they look for any excuse to dispute workers’ comp benefits. This includes insurance companies using private investigators and drones to spy on people.
Private investigators are routinely hired to perform surveillance and activity checks. Insurance companies want to find proof that a workers’ comp claim is not 100% legitimate. Social media posts are often taken out of context and used as a defense in court.
It should come as no surprise that private investigators are now using drones to get overhead photographs and video. Welcome to the year 2026! New technology is being employed to investigate workers’ comp claims. We believe this is a shockingly bad development and a huge invasion of privacy. Here are some suggestions on staying safe from insurance companies prying eyes.
Be aware of your surroundings
We tell our clients to refrain from activities that are inconsistent with work restrictions. Even innocent activities like grocery shopping, walking the block, using the gym, or cutting the lawn can be used against a person. Have friends and relatives help with chores while the workers’ comp case is pending. Close window blinds and make sure the garage door is always shut. Private investigators are watching! Insurance companies are using drones and other technology to watch people? You better believe it!
Keep your business private
Do not discuss private issues with friends, coworkers, or neighbors. Ignore strange telephone calls asking for personal information. We have seen private investigators lying to other people to find out personal business, and in some cases insurance companies using drones or surveillance to monitor claimants’ activities. Your neighbors may be interviewed about comings and goings under false pretenses. We have also seen private investigators lie to doctor’s offices to get information about medical treatment and restrictions.
Deactivate social media accounts
Some insurance adjusters don’t even bother to hire private investigators to perform activity checks. Why would Insurance companies be using drones when everything is already posted on the Internet? Social media accounts will be scoured for any incriminating pictures, videos, or comments. Snap decisions will be made about paying wage loss and medical treatment based upon what is posted.
We recommend deactivating social media accounts until after the workers’ comp claim is resolved. Don’t rely on privacy settings as these can be easily manipulated. For example, friends of friends might be able to see what you post on Facebook. A private investigator could trick a friend into granting access to their page allowing access to everything you have posted.
Are insurance companies using drones to spy on you after being injured at work? Call our attorneys now a free consultation
If you were injured on the job in Michigan and believe insurance companies are using drones or surveillance to monitor you, call now at (855) 221-2667 or fill out our contact form for a free consultation with our attorneys to protect your legal rights. There is absolutely no cost or obligation.
For more than 40 years, our lawyers have been helping people like you who have suffered from on-the-job injuries in Michigan. We understand the physical, emotional, and psychological hardships you are experiencing from your accident. We also have the skill, experience, and know-how to protect you and get you the best possible payout amount for your case.
To see what our own clients have to say about the caring, compassion, and communication they received from us, you can read in their own words about their experience here on our testimonials page from clients we have helped.
Remember, every work injury claim and settlement is different and must be negotiated on its own merits. Do not accept any payout amount without fully understanding your legal rights.
Michigan Workers Comp Lawyers never charges a fee to evaluate a potential case. Our law firm has represented injured and disabled workers exclusively for more than 40 years. Call (855) 221-2667 for a free consultation today.
Related information:
Workers’ Comp Check: Everything You Need To Know
