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Expert: - 9/9/2009


Question
if you filed a claim with your insurance that was not correct,(or you lied) and now you want to tell the truth, what ramifications will you deal with from your insurance company? or should you just cancel the claim?

Answer
Hi Susan,

It would depend on the nature of the lie or incorrect statement. Filing a false insurance claim or providing intentionally false information in an insurance claim is a felony. You could call and cancell the claim but they may want to know why. But it is always best to tell the truth.

I hope this helps
Richard Hixenbaugh

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Richard Hixenbaugh

Expertise

Auto insurance claims procedure, auto coverage, liability issues, auto damage questions, how to deal with the insurance company, loss of use and diminished value.

Experience

I have been involved in the insurance industry for over 25 years. I have experience in underwriting, sales, claims adjusting, auto damage estimating, auto value appraising and diminished value appraising. I have testified as an expert witness over 35 times.

Organizations
Society of Certified Auto Appraisers

Education/Credentials
Completed all required courses for the Florida Property-Casualty agents license and the Florida claims adjusters license. I have attended various courses on auto damage estmating, vehicle appraising and am ASE certified in collision damage analysis.

Past/Present Clients
My company has done work for consumers nationwide.

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