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28
In accordance to the Criminal code of Ukraine Scam falls under Article # 190:
Article 190. Fraud.
1. Taking possession of somebody else’s property or obtaining the property title by deceit or breach of confidence (fraud), -
shall be punishable by a fine up to 50 tax-free minimum incomes*, or correctional labor for a term up to two […]
May
28
How New Jersey Health Care Fraud Law Works Against Medical Practitioners
May 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Q. Are Health Care Fraud Crimes prosecuted in New Jersey as regular theft crimes?
They may be, New Jersey law now has a set of statutes specifically aimed at health care claims fraud. The idea is that these crimes have a broader scope and carry much more severe penalties than regular theft crimes. Also, the threshold […]
May
28
The state of Texas has enacted a variety of different regulations that are each designed to help stem the increasing number of DWI accidents, injuries, and fatalities occurring within the state by making it less appealing for underage individuals to purchase alcohol, less appealing for people over the age of 21 to sell alcohol to […]
May
28
Several ways a New Jersey doctor convicted of health claims fraud may forfeit his or her license
May 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Q. What happens to a professional license when the practitioner is convicted of a second-degree crime?
According to N.J.S.A. 2C: 51-5A, a New Jersey health care practitioner such as a doctor, who is convicted of a second degree health care claims fraud crime or a similar crime, will permanently forfeit his or her license and will […]
May
28
Being Made To Settle For Less
May 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Accident victims are vulnerable after the event not just in the physical sense but also mentally. One of the negatives of the mental aspect is that these victims are often quietly pressurised into accepting payouts before they can obtain legal advice. This seems to be a worrying new trend and it has got the […]
May
28
New Research May Affect Whiplash Claims In Future
May 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Rear-end collisions and resulting whiplash are commonplace in the UK. A driver just has to be travelling too closely to the vehicle in front of them, and all that is needed is for the driver in front to make an emergency stop and a costly crash and claims for car accident compensation result.
Whiplash […]
May
28
‘Compensation Culture’ is a term often banded around in the insurance and legal sectors, but the increasing use of personal injury solicitors and their enticing ‘No Win No Fee’ schemes may be impacting these sectors in a far more negative light than we would expect.
The picture is not all doom and gloom however, despite […]
May
28
Surf Machine Causes Whiplash Injury
May 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Gwen Spurlock, a top young surfer was rushed to hospital shortly after using the new indoor surf machine at Swansea’s new £32 million leisure centre, the LC. Gwen Spurlock, the British junior surfing champion was using the machine at its media launch, when she fell off.
After the incident the 16 year old complained of persistent […]
May
28
The Cost of Accidents at Work
May 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Accidents at work are costing us millions each year. Last year, accidents in Plymouth have been estimated to have cost the region 4.5 million, while in North Yorkshire, the figure is more than double at 11 million.
The costs reflect the burden on the healthcare system and costs to local authorities involving investigations and inspections. […]
May
28
Personal Injury Solicitors
May 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Dozens of personal injury claims management companies and ten personal injury solicitors’ firms are being investigated for insurance fraud by the Insurance Fraud Bureau, according to the Solicitors Journal, the leading independent magazine for solicitors and other legal professionals, providing daily news and analysis.
Sue Jones, head of unit at the Insurance Fraud Bureau, asked […]