Las Vegas MD indicted in personal injury fraud case
The Las Vegas Review Journal ran a story describing troubles for alocal spine surgeon and other participants of a possible conspiracy to defraud personal injury clients/patients. The AP reported the following:
A Las Vegas spine surgeon has been indicted on charges that he was part of a personal injury insurance fraud scheme.
Dr. Mark Kabins was due to appear Wednesday before a magistrate judge in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas on charges of conspiracy and seven counts of mail and honest services fraud.
U.S. Attorney Gregory Brower says Kabins could face 20 years and a $250,000 fine on each charge.
The 48-year-old Kabins is accused of falsifying medical records and conspiring with consultant Howard Awand and attorney Noel Gage to defraud a woman who was paralyzed following back surgery in 2000.
A federal judge last year dismissed charges against Gage and Awand after prosecutors refused to grant Kabins immunity for his testimony.
Tim;Thank you for all your articles that you provide.This case with Dr.Mark Kabins i find very interesting because the 3-years i was under his care was hateful.Besides being lied to constantly and him shedding tears at every appt. and my denial of transfer of care was denied it has ruined me with what i think about trusting dr's (vegas). Keep up the great info web-site i find it very ood for me,thanks.