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Article: SENATE PASSES TOUGH AUTO INSURANCE FRAUD MEASURES
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- May 17, 2006
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New York State Sen. James L. Seward, R-Oneonta (51st District), issued the following news release:
The New York State Senate today passed tough legislation to combat auto insurance fraud, which costs New Yorkers more than one billion dollars a year, as well as legislation that would impose criminal penalties for staging auto accidents.
"Auto insurance fraud is more prevalent in New York State than anywhere in the nation and it's costing every driver in New York State more money," Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno said. "It's estimated that as many as one-third of all auto insurance claims contain some element of fraud, which is a major reason why auto rates in New York are among the ...