The Christmas Tree That Put Her On The Naughty List…

As RDJ head of Insurance Fraud and in collaboration with Insurer clients I have had oversight over many successes before the courts in fighting fraudulent claims, many of which go unreported.

It can be argued that the tide is certainly turning in the ability to defend such claims with the introduction of stronger statutory provisions making fraudulent behaviour in civil claims a criminal offence. Recently the Courts have increased the armory available to defendants, allowing discovery of post-accident medical records, and awarding both costs orders and cost differential orders in the High Court.

Lastly, yet not to be underestimated, the media holds a powerful role in the fight against insurance fraud.