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“Experience counts double when dealing with the feds, a statewide prosecutor, a state attorney,
or a carrier's special investigation unit.” J. Layne Smith
Maintaining workers compensation insurance is an important aspect of running a successful and
safe business. Companies strive to avoid on-the-job accidents and, when they do occur, it is
often a difficult experience for both the employer and the injured employee. This difficult
situation can be further complicated when an insurer refuses to cover certain workers
compensation claims or, even worse, accuses an insured company or its injured employee of
insurance premium fraud.
If you are the target of an insurance premium fraud investigation, Mr. Smith, an experienced
white collar criminal defense attorney, can help defend you. Allegations of insurance fraud
often result in civil or criminal charges that involve a great deal of complexity. If such
charges are brought against you, it is essential that you contact a white collar criminal
defense attorney to explain the process to you and assist you in preparing a defense.
Civil Litigation
Insurance carriers often sue employers or their principals for premium fraud, after an audit
or an insurance claim. Insurers often argue that an employer fraudulently submitted an
application for insurance coverage or falsified employee records to lower premiums. Civil
lawsuits for premium fraud often involve claims for treble or up to ten times the carrier’s
compensatory damages, dramatically increasing the exposures involved with such lawsuits.
Additionally, fraud judgments cannot be discharged in bankruptcy and may thereby be detrimental
to businesses and their principals until satisfied. Because of the severe financial consequences
associated with premium fraud lawsuits, it is essential that you have an experienced workers
compensation attorney and consultant assist you in defending yourself.
J. Layne Smith is an insurance premium fraud defense attorney who has defended hundreds of
businesses and individuals who were subject to investigations and lawsuits for premium fraud.
If you are currently facing civil litigation for insurance premium fraud, contact J. Layne
Smith today to ensure that you are properly defended.
Criminal Investigations by Governmental Agencies
Businesses and individuals targeted for premium fraud investigations are often closely monitored
by state or federal agencies before they are even aware of the coming trouble. If you are
suspicious of such an investigation or if you have been contacted by a governmental agency
in relation to an insurance premium fraud investigation, you should contact an attorney
immediately.
Prosecutors often use the sworn testimony and confidential information that carriers obtain
from employers during discovery in a civil workers compensation premium lawsuit, against them
in subsequent criminal prosecutions. Such information is often relied upon by the government
to establish probable cause, and to prosecute those businesses and individuals. Because of
this risk, it is imperative that you contact a white collar criminal defense attorney immediately
to protect your legal rights during a criminal investigation.
Criminal Defense of Insurance Fraud Prosecutions
If the state or federal government finds probable cause for insurance fraud, it will bring
criminal action against the business and the principal individuals involved. If you are subject
to such litigation, it is important that you retain a white collar criminal defense attorney
to defend you. Often, criminal premium fraud actions are brought simultaneously with civil
actions. When this happens, it is essential that you have a seasoned criminal attorney to
provide informed advice and create an effective legal strategy.
J. Layne Smith is a well-renowned white collar criminal defense attorney who specializes in
insurance premium fraud cases. He has experience managing the delicate balance that must be
maintained between defending civil claims and protecting clients’ rights during criminal
investigations and prosecutions. Mr. Smith also has a deep understanding of both state and
federal law, as well as a network of insurance premium fraud expert witnesses. His thorough
understanding of evidentiary rules, civil and criminal laws, and procedural standards combined
with his knowledge of the insurance industry has proven to be invaluable in prior white collar
criminal defense cases.
If you have been the subject of an insurance premium fraud investigation, J. Layne Smith, an
experienced workers compensation consultant and white collar criminal defense attorney, is
available to help you defend against both civil and criminal claims. Contact him for a legal
consultation today.
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