No Fault Insurance Anti Fraud Litigation

No-fault insurance fraud amounts to a significant "fraud tax" on consumers, estimated at billions of dollars each year. This is a practice-focused guide to the litigation and settlement of no-fault insurance anti-fraud cases, from inception through summary judgment.

Written by industry professionals, engineers, reconstructionists, and litigators experienced in the trucking field, this comprehensive guidebook provides a strong knowledge base of the trucking industry and serves as a how to for handling a commercial motor vehicle case from intake to trial. The book covers: the lawyer's role in a truck accident investigation; data collection, site, vehicle, and electronic evidence; spoliation of evidence; driving situations (weather conditions, hazardous materials, human factors); on-board electronics; tires, wheels and brakes; technology (what exists, how to use it, and admissibility in court); the plaintiff and defense perspectives; changes from the engineering perspective with respect to engine configuration, speed, and more; and the trial.

"This book can serve as a resource to the practitioner who is examining both the liability and regulatory issues surrounding ridesharing companies"--

Master the complexities of health insurance with this easy-to-understand guide! Health Insurance Today: A Practical Approach, 7th Edition provides a solid foundation in basics such as the types and sources of health insurance, the submission of claims, and the ethical and legal issues surrounding insurance. It follows the claims process from billing and coding to reimbursement procedures, with realistic practice on the Evolve website. This edition adds coverage of the latest advances and issues in health insurance, including EHRs, Medicare, and other types of carriers. Written by Medical Assisting educators Janet Beik and Julie Pepper, this resource prepares you for a successful career as a health insurance professional. What Did You Learn? review questions, Imagine This! scenarios, and Stop and Think exercises ensure that you understand the material, can apply it to real-life situations, and develop critical thinking skills. Clear, attainable learning objectives highlight the most important information in each chapter. CMS-1500 software with case studies on the Evolve companion website provides hands-on practice with filling in a CMS-1500 form electronically. UNIQUE! UB-04 software with case studies on Evolve provides hands-on practice with filling in UB-04 forms electronically. UNIQUE! SimChart® for the Medical Office (SCMO) cases on Evolve give you real-world practice in an EHR environment. HIPAA Tips emphasize the importance of privacy and of following government rules and regulations. Direct, conversational writing style makes it easier to learn and remember the material. End-of-chapter summaries relate to the chapter-opening learning objectives, provide a thorough review of key content, and allow you to quickly find information for further review. Chapter review questions on Evolve help you assess your comprehension of key concepts NEW and UNIQUE! Patient’s Point of View boxes enable you to imagine yourself on the other side of the desk. NEW and UNIQUE! Opening and closing chapter scenarios present on-the-job challenges that must be resolved using critical thinking skills. NEW! End-of-chapter review questions ensure that you can understand and apply the material. NEW! Clear explanations show how electronic technology is used in patient verification, electronic claims, and claims follow-up. NEW! Coverage of the Affordable Care Act introduces new and innovative ways that modifications to the ACA allow people to acquire healthcare coverage. NEW! Updated information addresses all health insurance topics, including key topics like Medicare and Electronic Health Records. NEW! More emphasis on electronic claims submission has been added. NEW! Updated figures, graphs, and tables summarize the latest health insurance information.

"In addition to discussing the physical, emotional, and economic ramifications of automobile accidents and how to minimize the risk of collision, the author gives a simple explanation of the insurance and legal systems we must face when dealing with coverage and claims, as well as the important procedures to follow if involved in an accident. ... The author delivers compelling information about everything from claim values to death benefits, juries to awards, legal rights to repair costs."--Amazon.

Jeffery Robinette is a personal injury lawyer with decades of litigation and trial experience in personal injury and wrongful death claims. Prior to representing injured individuals exclusively, Mr. Robinette was a partner in a major West Virginia law firm where he focused his law practice on defending serious personal injury and wrongful death claims and lawsuits stemming from auto and truck collisions. He has also represented the nation¿s largest and most powerful insurance companies at all levels of litigation including jury trials and appeals in state and federal courts in West Virginia. Mr. Robinette taught insurance companies and their adjusters how to follow insurance laws and regulations, including how to adjust insurance claims in good faith. He was a frequent speaker at insurance conferences on West Virginia insurance law.Mr. Robinette now devotes his entire practice to representing injured people, utilizing his wealth of insurance knowledge and litigation and trial experience to the exclusive benefit of his personal injury clients.

A critical investigation of international insurance fraud.