Florida staged accidents News

2 Florida Moms Sentenced for Staged Accident Insurance Fraud

Two South Florida mothers have been sentenced to prison for their roles in staging car accidents to commit fraud on insurers. Federal prosecutors said that 42-year-old Ana Ovando of West Palm Beach was sentenced to more than six years in …

Florida Arrests 15 in Alleged Food Truck Insurance Scam

Florida officials said they have busted an alleged $800,000 insurance claims scam in which food trucks were used to stage accidents. Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater announced the outcome of a two-year insurance fraud investigation resulting in the arrests …

Florida Looks to Tampa as Leader in Fight Against PIP Fraud

The move by one Florida county to crack down on auto insurance fraud by targeting staged accidents and regulating clinics is being seen as a roadmap for state officials looking to reform the state’s no-fault auto insurance law. Gov. Rick …