According to the UK’s biggest motor insurers, Aviva, who insures one in ten vehicles in the country, at least 820 accidents were induced (or intentionally) caused.
Witnessing first-hand such a scam just weeks before I was about to sell my car, I can tell you it is not a pleasant experience. However, knowing how you can combat the fraudsters is half the battle.
Faked accidents led to around 2,200 fraudulent claims for personal injury last year Aviva confirmed, but little more than a community order is the usual punishment for such crimes.
Most of these accidents are caused deliberately by gangs who then put in claims for whiplash compensation. But what should you be looking out for? Read More: AutosHype.com
Good to see a news blog for the fleet industry and chat with others about dash cams for witness recordings. Here is further advice on choosing fleet management systems, http://virtusfleet.co.uk/what-fleet-tracking-systems-are-best/
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