Fraud
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The application and limit of the fixed recoverable costs regime
In recent days, the Court of Appeal has given two judgments that concern the operation of the fixed recoverable costs (“FRC”) regime that are significant in their own right and of importance to…
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DWF's Scottish counter fraud team defeat late notified claim
The Scottish Counter Fraud team have secured another saving of £13,500 in respect of damages and costs for ERS following the successful repudiation of a personal injury claim. This increases the…
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Claimant cut from car sustained injuries that were inherently improbable
A Claimant, who suggested that she had been injured in a manner that was “inherently improbable”, saw her claim for personal injury dismissed, together with her claims for hire, recovery and storage.…
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Scotland this month and looking ahead
An update on forthcoming cases, consultations, legislation and key developments to look out for.
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Changes to the MedCo qualifying criteria to halt the gaming
In March, the MoJ announced that changes would be made to way that MedCo operates, following the MoJ’s Framework Review at the end of last year. Those proposals were intended to tackle the issues then…
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Prison sentence for contempt: A strong message to the would-be fraudster
A claimant who brought a fake personal injury claim against Milton Keynes Council has been sentenced to 8 months in prison for contempt of court. The claimant suggested that he had tripped over a…
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Scotland this month and looking ahead
An update on forthcoming cases, consultations, legislation and key developments to look out for.
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Finding other people’s hands in your pockets
The bringing of contempt proceedings is a useful tool in an insurer’s armoury and can prove to be a strong deterrent against those who attempt to bring fraudulent personal injury claims, especially…
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