Insurance Fraud
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· Nearly one of four Americans say “it’s okay to defraud insurers,” says a survey by the consulting firm Accenture Ltd.
· Some 8 percent say it’s “quite acceptable” to bilk insurance companies.
· 16 percent say it’s “somewhat acceptable.”
· About one in 10 people agree it’s okay to submit claims for items that aren’t lost or damaged, or for personal injuries that didn’t occur.
· Two of five people are “not very likely” or “not likely at all” to report someone who ripped off an insurer. Accenture Ltd. (2003)
· Nearly one of 10 Americans would commit insurance fraud if they knew they could get away with it.
· Nearly three of 10 Americans (29 percent) wouldn't report insurance scams committed by someone they know. Progressive Insurance (2001)
· More than one in three Americans say it's okay to exaggerate insurance claims to make up for the deductible (40 percent in 1997). Insurance Research Council (2000)
· One of four Americans says it's okay to pad a claim to make up for premiums they've already paid. Insurance Research Council (2000)
· One of three Americans says it's okay for employees to stay off work and receive workers compensation benefits because they feel pain, even though their doctor says it's okay to return to work. Insurance Research Council (1999)
· Seven of 10 Americans say workers comp fraud is a widespread problem, and 45 percent say fraud is increasing. Insurance Research Council (1999)
· One of five employed workers says they've been aware of fraud in their workplace. Insurance Research Council (1999)
· Four of five Pennsylvanians reviewed their medical bills for accuracy in 1999 (seven of 10 in 1997). Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority of Pennsylvania (1999)
· Nearly 16 percent of Pennsylvanians say they're willing to receive bogus workers comp payments (25 percent in 1997). Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority of Pennsylvania (1999)
· Three of four Americans aren't willing to pay more for their auto coverage to allow bad-faith, third-party lawsuits. Insurance Research Council (2000)
Physicians
· Nearly one in three physicians say it's necessary to “play games” within the health care system to provide high-quality medical care. Journal of the American Medical Association (2000)
· In the last year, more than one in three physicians says patients have asked physicians to deceive third-party payers to help the patients obtain coverage for medical services. Journal of the American Medical Association (2000)
· One of 10 physicians has reported medical signs or symptoms a patient didn't have in order to help the patient secure coverage for needed treatment or services in the last year. Journal of the American Medical Association (2000)
The Cost Everyone Pays for Loss to Fraud
Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
· More than one of every three bodily injury claims from car crashes involves fraud. Insurance Research Council (1996)
– 17-20 cents of every dollar paid for bodily injury claims from auto policies involves fraud or claim buildup. Insurance Research Council (1996).
· Fraud adds $5.2-$6.3 billion to the auto premiums that policyholders pay each year. Insurance Research Council (1996)
– Claims for bodily injuries under the Personal Injury Protection portion of New York's no-fault auto coverage rose 79 percent between 1999 and 2000, compared to 25 percent in all no-fault states. Insurance Research Council (2001)
– Insurers increased auto premiums up to 25 percent for New York City in 2001. Insurance Information Institute (2001)
– The average PIP claim is $7,950 in New York State–47 percent higher than the national average. Insurance Information Institute (2001)
– Fraud costs each insured driver in New York State $75-$115 per year. Insurance Information Institute (2001)
– PIP claims in New York State rose nearly one third in 2000, more than twice as fast as second-place Florida. Insurance Information Institute (2001)
– The average PIP claim in New York State jumped 19 percent over the first nine months of 2000, and 64 percent between 1995 and 3Q 2000. This compares to a 33-percent increase for other states. Insurance Information Institute (2001)
– Auto insurers in New York pay out nearly twice as much in PIP claims as they collect in premiums. For every $100 auto insurers received, they paid $177 in claims through 3Q 2000. Insurance Information Institute (2001)
Stealth Private Investigations, Inc.
Male, Female and Spanish-Speaking Investigators
Fort Myers (239) 464-1815 * Sarasota (941) 870-1965 * Orlando (321) 285-7656
*Miami (305) 590-8453 *
Stealth Private Investigations, Inc., located in Fort Myers, serving Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Cape Coral, Punta Gorda, & Port Charlotte, Florida
Stealth Private Investigations, Inc. is an active member of:
– The National Association of Investigative Specialist (NAIS)
– Florida Association of Licensed Investigators, (FALI0
– Association of Certified Anti-money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
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Legal Issues And The Florida Accident Lawyers
Author: Markus Skupeika
Despite the huge safety improvement in the automobile and its accessories, road condition and design, the car accidents are being remained inauspiciously common in US. As this is very common in US a quite large number of people die and get injuries thought out the certain period of time. In the year 2002 along nearly 43000 people have been killed in the car accidents the country.
As the other states of the country has their own rules and regulation to govern the state properly and protecting the rights of citizen, Florida has implemented those for its people. The Florida accident lawyers do take care of the simple and critical accident cases. They uphold their best ability to take care of the prosecution related to the accidents. The rules are there to ensure the justice for the people in Florida. They do take part in the legal affairs and secure the appropriate judgment towards the law.
Then there is the Florida Attorney general. The main duty of this designation is to take part in the legal affairs of the state. If there is any dispute on litigation or any legal amendment is required, this persons bears out the responsibility by digging into this and sets things right. The Attorney may advocate the public in some of the legal issues.
Personal injury law involves civil claims in which an individual is injured through the negligence, recklessness or intentional misconduct of another person, a company, or property owner. A personal injury lawsuit may arise from physical or emotional injuries. Personal injury law compensates individuals injured as a result of another's negligence or intentional misconduct. Personal Injuries allegation and the litigation vary from on state to another. If an individual has been victimized with the personal injury by the other's fault or not be at fault there should be the urgency to get in touch with Injury lawyers in Florida to achieve the right amount of compensation from the person who has committed the mistake. Accident that happens due to recklessness of others may be led to Personal Injury cases depending upon the circumstances.
Being victimized by the car accidents there are some certain things that the injured or the affected people should do as per the Florida Car Accident Attorney. First of all policemen are to be informed by making a call. If there is any possibility try to reach for the snapshot and take down the number of the vehicle that has committed the mistake and make sure there people have the eye-witness to squeeze the case and compensation for the accident. Insurance company will be pleased and the legal will be beneficial to file up the prefect legal representation for the maximum level of compensation with medical bill and the lost wages including the idle time sitting back in the home with the injuries.
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