Insurance Fraud - Fort Myers & Sarasota Law Firm

Florida workers' compensation laws contain many prohibited activities. Any individual who violates any of the provisions of worker's compensation law is guilty of insurance fraud. Violation of the various prohibited acts carry serious penalties including but not limited to first degree misdemeanor to third degree felony. The severity of the punishment depends upon the amount of money involved.

Any person who knowingly and with the intent to injure, defraud, or deceive any employer or employee, insurance company or self-insured program, or who files a statement or claim containing any false or misleading information is guilty of a felony punishable as provided by Florida Statute and criminal law.