Insurance Fraud Solicitors
Insurance fraud is a serious criminal offence and a conviction can carry up to 10 years imprisonment' and a substantial fine.
Our award-winning criminal defence team offers expert legal support to individuals under investigation or being charged with insurance fraud.
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What is Insurance fraud?
If you are under investigation for or being charged with insurance fraud, it is important to seek legal representation as soon as possible. Forbes Solicitors has extensive experience in these cases and can provide expert advice and representation to help you understand the legal process.
Insurance fraud may include submitting a claim for compensation for injuries supposedly sustained in an accident which never actually happened or claiming for the value of items not actually lost in a break-in or fire. Types of insurance frauds could include:
Deliberately causing a road traffic accident
Staging a break-in
Claiming for an accident that never took place
Claiming for a 'phantom' passenger
Providing inaccurate information on insurance documents or failing to report changes in circumstances
Exaggerating legitimate claims
Insurance fraud is an extremely serious crime and is taken very seriously by the courts. The law regards any contract of insurance as one involving the "utmost good faith" on both sides. This means that each party to the contract has a duty to disclose to the other all relevant facts.
Insurance companies maintain sizeable departments dedicated to uncovering dishonest claims and such cases are likely to be referred to the police for investigation. During an investigation, the police will look for evidence such as photo or video evidence, audio recordings or transcripts. Anyone investigated in this way may find themselves prosecuted under the provisions of the Fraud Act 2006, which makes it an offence to make false or misleading statements or to fail to disclose facts, with the intention of benefitting yourself.
If you are somebody you know has been arrested or is being investigated or charged with insurance fraud, contact an expert fraud solicitor as soon as possible on 01772 220 022 or complete our online application form. It is crucial to have a solicitor present during any police interviews and meeting with the insurance company. During an investigation, the police can make a request for a search warrant in order to search your home, workplace or vehicle and any mobile devices for evidence to use against you such as phone records, text and email messages and social accounts. The police do not always disclose all the information they may have during a police interview. However, a dedicated insurance fraud lawyer will make sure any evidence is supplied to them in order to review and build a strong case for your defence. It is also commonplace for the defendant's assets to be frozen or seized during an investigation, by engaging with specialist insurance fraud solicitors early on, this could be avoided.
What is the sentence for insurance fraud?
If you are found guilty or plead guilty to insurance fraud you could be facing up to 10 years imprisonment and a substantial fine. Individuals may receive a more lenient sentence however organised crime gangs or individuals leading organised fraud crime gangs will receive much lengthier sentences.
When sentenced you may also receive an ancillary order, this could be in the form of a restraint order, reparation order, financial reporting order or confiscation order.You could also be disqualified from acting as a director in the future or be required to compensate for any financial losses.
When sentencing the judge will consider the level of culpability as to whether the act was planned and the manner in which it was carried out. The judge will also consider the level of remorse, any previous convictions, your character and personal circumstances, whether identity fraud was involved, and the amount of money involved. Disabilities and mental illnesses or disorders will also be considered when sentencing. If you cooperate with the police and regulatory bodies during an investigation this will work in your favour.
If you are guilty of insurance fraud and enter a guilty plea early in proceedings, you could reduce the sentence by up to one third. The later you leave it to enter a guilty plea, the less likely you will be to have your sentence reduced.
If you are found guilty, this will go on your criminal record for a specific amount of time depending on the seriousness of the matter and the length of the sentence. This could have devastating effects for any future career prospects which is why it's important to choose the best insurance fraud lawyers for your situation and aim for the best possible outcome from the case.
What is the sentence for insurance fraud?
If you are found guilty or plead guilty to insurance fraud you could be facing up to 10 years imprisonment and a substantial fine. Individuals may receive a more lenient sentence however organised crime gangs or individuals leading organised fraud crime gangs will receive much lengthier sentences.
When sentenced you may also receive an ancillary order, this could be in the form of a restraint order, reparation order, financial reporting order or confiscation order.You could also be disqualified from acting as a director in the future or be required to compensate for any financial losses.
When sentencing the judge will consider the level of culpability as to whether the act was planned and the manner in which it was carried out. The judge will also consider the level of remorse, any previous convictions, your character and personal circumstances, whether identity fraud was involved, and the amount of money involved. Disabilities and mental illnesses or disorders will also be considered when sentencing. If you cooperate with the police and regulatory bodies during an investigation this will work in your favour.
If you are guilty of insurance fraud and enter a guilty plea early in proceedings, you could reduce the sentence by up to one third. The later you leave it to enter a guilty plea, the less likely you will be to have your sentence reduced.
If you are found guilty, this will go on your criminal record for a specific amount of time depending on the seriousness of the matter and the length of the sentence. This could have devastating effects for any future career prospects which is why it's important to choose the best insurance fraud lawyers for your situation and aim for the best possible outcome from the case.
Why choose our insurance fraud solicitors?
Our criminal defence team provides expert legal fraud defence, advice and representation throughout the country to those suspected of or charged with Insurance fraud. We have many years of experience in representing clients who have been the subject of such investigations.
Our insurance fraud solicitors are members of the Specialist Fraud Panel as well as the Series Fraud Association This means we are able to conduct the provision of advice and representation in fraud defence, either on a private fee-paying basis or through public funding through Legal Aid.
We are a dedicated and expert firm of specialist fraud defence lawyers with an outstanding reputation for the tenacious defence of serious fraud and serious crime cases. We are repeatedly asked to assist clients who have already, at some time or during the course of an investigation or Court proceedings, instructed solicitors. We are used to dealing with such enquiries and advising as to the transfer of a case from previous solicitors to Forbes Solicitors.
Why choose our insurance fraud solicitors?
Our criminal defence team provides expert legal fraud defence, advice and representation throughout the country to those suspected of or charged with Insurance fraud. We have many years of experience in representing clients who have been the subject of such investigations.
Our insurance fraud solicitors are members of the Specialist Fraud Panel as well as the Series Fraud Association This means we are able to conduct the provision of advice and representation in fraud defence, either on a private fee-paying basis or through public funding through Legal Aid.
We are a dedicated and expert firm of specialist fraud defence lawyers with an outstanding reputation for the tenacious defence of serious fraud and serious crime cases. We are repeatedly asked to assist clients who have already, at some time or during the course of an investigation or Court proceedings, instructed solicitors. We are used to dealing with such enquiries and advising as to the transfer of a case from previous solicitors to Forbes Solicitors.
Legal 500This firm has the knowledge to give the best advice in regards to claims being brought against ourselves. They guide us through the whole process and take our thoughts into account when decisions are being made.
KarlI couldn't have had anyone better working on my case, and I will write a personal response to Craig on the conclusion of the financial side of the case, thanking him for all he has done. I would also like to mention Tom Cox in this review as he has greatly assisted in the positive outcome of my case too. Excellent service.
AnonymousWhen you're in a place that feels like there is no way out. That's when you call Craig MacKenzie. Craig and Paige make sure you are being heard and work towards a positive outcome. Could not recommend this firm and individuals mentioned any more.
CarlyI found Craig and the team to be a massive help and support throughout the process. They were friendly and reassuring and I felt informed and supported throughout. The entire team went above and beyond and I am very grateful I highly recommend Forbes solicitors and would use again if I found myself needing legal representation.
Legal 500I have found Phil Blackburn to be a truly exceptional solicitor in terms of quality of client care, tactical acumen and case preparation. He is also both extremely responsive and proactive in his dealings with counsel. It is a pleasure to be able to write this reference and I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Legal 500Daniel King is one of the most respected fraud lawyers in the Northwest. He has been in most of the leading fraud cases nationally. He is as at home in Southwark as he is in Manchester or Preston. Craig Liversidge is an extremely talented solicitor who should be your first choice on a fraud case. He is always in demand on the most complex of cases.
Chambers and PartnersForbes' team has great strength and depth, from their paralegals all the way to their partners. Their training sets them up to deliver really well across the board.
Chambers and PartnersI think that they're tremendous. Their crown court team is extremely good and they hold their own against anybody in the North West.
Chambers and PartnersThey are a top-drawer firm. Their work is of a consistently high standard and they also provide detailed and analytical observations about the evidence and issues at hand.
Chambers and PartnersForbes are an excellent firm and they have a reputation as a leading criminal firm. They really do the work and they have a great commitment to their clients.
Defence for Insurance Fraud Cases
Forbes Solicitors have an experienced team of fraud solicitors with a strong reputation of defending individuals facing prosecution for insurance fraud. It is important that you have confidence in the solicitors that you instruct to in order to get the best possible outcome. To speak to an insurance fraud solicitor, call 01772 220 022 or alternatively make an online enquiry here.
Defence for Insurance Fraud Cases
Forbes Solicitors have an experienced team of fraud solicitors with a strong reputation of defending individuals facing prosecution for insurance fraud. It is important that you have confidence in the solicitors that you instruct to in order to get the best possible outcome. To speak to an insurance fraud solicitor, call 01772 220 022 or alternatively make an online enquiry here.
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