Time wasting fakers on the rise
The number of people faking injuries for compensation claims is increasing, according to a GP survey.
Whiplash after car accidents is the most popular excuse used by the fakers, as 98% of doctors said they have seen at least one lying patient and 24% have noticed an increase of fake claims during the recession.
LV= car insurance, who compiled the figures, said whiplash claims in the UK account for 20% of drivers' premiums and Britain reports far more cases than any other European country.
Martin Milliner, Head of Claims at LV= car insurance, said: "Clearly anyone who has a genuine injury as a result of an accident that wasn't their fault, and loses out or can't work as a result of it, is entitled to compensation.
"However, anyone trying to get money for an injury that doesn't exist is not only breaking the law but also wasting valuable NHS time and resources.
"People may see making up an injury as a result of a car accident as a harmless crime, but if they are allowed to get away with it, all car insurance premiums would be pushed up which is unfair on the honest motorist."