Insurance Fraud in San Diego

San Diego Channel 6 recently reported a story about 11 people who were charged with more than 83 counts of insurance fraud. The group was allegedly working together, setting up car accidents to illegally collect money from various insurance companies. At this point, it is believed that they have collected around $200,000 from 11 different accidents. The man believed to be the orchestrator of the fake accidents, Jay Stoney of Chula Vista, was said to be facing 28 charges and up to 11 years in prison if found guilty.

Insurance fraud, like other types of fraud cases, involves a person who illegally obtains funds or other benefits not entitled to them. Insurance fraud can involve defrauding the following types of insurance companies: automobile, life, medical, worker’s compensation, property, fire, and/or healthcare.

At Wallin and Klarich, our San Diego criminal defense attorneys can assist you in your fraud case. Our experienced criminal defense attorneys will learn the facts of your case and aggressively defend you. The District Attorney must prove you had the “specific intent” to defraud in order to convict you. If we can develop a defense that can show you did not have the intent to defraud, then we can prevail in your case. We will help you understand the system and guide you through this difficult time. Contact us now so we can begin to help you. The attorneys at Wallin & Klarich can be reached by phone at 1-877-230-1529 or through our website at www.wklaw.com. We will be there when you call.