Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Mike Collins released a letter pressing U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to launch a federal task force to dismantle a nationwide wave of staged auto accidents, which are inflating insurance premiums and endangering drivers. 

The proposed task force would investigate, prosecute and put an end to this organized fraud scheme that is endangering motorists nationwide.

Across the country, organized crime rings are intentionally colliding with commercial trucks, ride share vehicles, and private motorists in order to inflate damages in court, which is driving up insurance premiums for every driver. Insurance fraud already costs the U.S. $308 billion annually.

The lawmakers note, “states such as Louisiana, Florida, New York, and Georgia have uncovered elaborate conspiracies to defraud insurance companies that involve plaintiff attorneys, medical providers, and recruiters, many of whom are tied to organized crime and human trafficking.”

Led by Representative Mike Collins, other signatories include Representatives Lance Gooden, Tony Wied, Tom Barrett, Glenn Grothman, Tom Tiffany, and Jimmy Patronis. 

The press release from lawmakers can be read here. The full letter to Attorney General Bondi can be read here.