False and Fraudulent Insurance Claims

Insurance fraud is the crime of knowingly making a false statement to, or concealing a material fact from, an insurance company. This law applies to all types of insurer, including medical insurance fraud by providers or patients, auto insurance fraud and staged accidents, homeowners' insurance fraud and even life insurance fraud. Because the crime must be knowing, you cannot be charged with insurance fraud over a statement that you believed to be true or only later found out was false. A Miami insurance fraud criminal defense lawyer can help you defend yourself against false accusations of insurance fraud.

The penalties for insurance fraud are harsh, thanks to a crackdown by Florida lawmakers. Depending on the circumstances, sentences range from two years to 30 years in prison and include mandatory minimum sentencing in some cases. Doctors, hospitals and attorneys convicted of insurance fraud in Florida face loss of a license or other professional discipline. And the law specifically provides that an insurer may sue a perpetrator of insurance fraud to recover the money. If you are facing insurance fraud charges, you need help from an experienced Fort Lauderdale insurance fraud criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible.

David S. Seltzer is a South Florida insurance fraud criminal defense attorney based in downtown Miami and serving all of South Florida. Don't delay; let an experienced former prosecutor help protect your good name and reputation. Potential clients and their loved ones can call 24 hours a day and seven days a week for a free, confidential consultation. Call today or contact me online for a FREE, CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION.

For more information, see Florida Statute 817.234: False and fraudulent insurance claims.