There are many types of fraud that can be charged in the state of California. At Simmons Wagner, LLP we are able to help clients fight against many of these charges. To learn more, keep reading and then contact us at (949) 439-5857 to request a consultation with a criminal defense attorney.
Insurance Fraud
Insurance fraud is defined in California as attempting to collect on an insurance coverage by deception. It might be a coverage for auto insurance, house insurance, or life insurance. It can include giving the insurance company false information (on a claim or on an application for a policy), fabricating an accident or injury to collect money, or setting fire to a building to collect insurance money.
Insurance fraud will undoubtedly be vigorously pursued. This is a severe offense that may have long-term ramifications. It is critical that you choose the best insurance fraud defense lawyer possible. Simmons Wagner, LLP is that firm. To schedule a consultation, call (949) 439-5857 right now.
Car insurance fraud is the deliberate fabrication of a false statement about a vehicle in order to get an insurance payout. This can include things like:
- False insurance claims regarding an occurrence involving your automobile, such as damage from an accident or theft
- Presenting a statement to an insurance provider claiming to live in California when you actually live in another state in order to obtain California insurance
- To get the insurance money, you might damage or abandon your car
- Taking involved in an accident on purpose in order to collect insurance money
- For a same occurrence, filing several insurance claims
It’s worth noting that the insurance company doesn’t have to lose money. It is enough to be prosecuted with auto insurance fraud just for attempting to conduct it. Despite the fact that vehicle insurance fraud is a wobbler (meaning it may be tried as a felony or a misdemeanor), the prosecution will almost always charge it as a felony.
Fraudulent Workers’ Compensation Claims
If an employee is hurt or handicapped at work, workers’ compensation pays them. Receiving (or attempting to obtain) reimbursement when you are not entitled to it is an example of insurance fraud. Here are a few examples:
- Making claims for treatment for an injury that you did not receive
- submitting several claims for the same injury
- Making false claims for the goal of obtaining worker’s compensation payments
- assisting others in making fraudulent claims regarding your claim
- You’re exaggerating the severity of your ailment.
- When an injury is claimed to be work-related when it is not
This is a wobbler infraction, similar to auto insurance.
Note that these are just two examples of the types of insurance fraud a person can be charged with. Contact Simmons Wagner, LLP at (949) 439-5857 for help with these and other insurance fraud charges.