Due to the “qui tam” provision in the False Claims Act, whistleblowers can potentially receive compensation from their lawsuit. If the government acts on the information you provide and is successful in resolving the matter with the defendant then you could be eligible for between 15-25% of the total recovered funds. If they choose to not act on your information and you and your attorneys resolve the case independently, that percentage increases to a range of 25-30% of the amount recovered.Normally, the monetary compensation is awarded to the first person to come forward with the information and is legally known as the “First-to-File Rule.” Thus, it is critically important to speak with an experienced qui tam attorney as soon as possible when you suspect fraud.  Ultimately, the total percentage you receive depends on multiple factors, such as the quality of your information, scope of your efforts, and the cooperation of your legal team, so it is important to retain an experienced attorney to guide you through the process.