Giving false information to an insurance company in Florida to obtain undeserved benefits can lead to serious criminal charges. Insurance fraud can involve auto, life, homeowner’s, worker’s compensation, or health insurance, and any other insurance covering damages to people or property. In Florida, insurance fraud rates continue to rise, with thousands of insurance fraud claims […]
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Many people have heard of the “Double Jeopardy” rule in criminal cases, but are unsure exactly what that means. Essentially, it is a Constitutional right not to be put on trial twice for the same crime, if acquitted the first time. The U.S. Constitution’s Fifth Amendment and Article I, Section 9 of the Florida Constitution […]
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Conspiracy Charges In Florida: What To Know And How To Defend Against Them
Conspiracy to commit a crime – whether the planned crime takes place or not – is a criminal act that can be charged as a felony under Florida law. However, not all communications about a potential crime amount to conspiracy, and it is critical to distinguish idle and unserious talk…
continue readingWhat is A Qui Tam Lawsuit?
Qui tam lawsuits are civil lawsuits that make a complaint of a false claim or fraud against a person or entity receiving federal or state funds. If the person or entity is liable, the whistleblower can recover a percentage of the recovery with the bulk of the recovery going to…
continue readingQui Tam Settlements Hit Record Highs In 2022
Qui tam litigation hit record highs in 2022 and is now creating an industry of attorneys who specialize in the very complex qui tam cases. A qui tam case is vastly different from a medical malpractice lawsuit. In a medical malpractice lawsuit, the plaintiff alleges they were injured by the…
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