By following our Project Martello strategy we were able to achieve a finding of fundamental dishonesty against a property consultant who fabricated claims for injury and lost earnings.
The claim was brought following an RTA involving a motorcycle, being ridden by the Claimant, and the Defendant’s van. The Claimant pleaded that the Defendant had negligently driven his vehicle into collision with the Claimant’s motorcycle, whilst performing a U-turn. The Claimant claimed for personal injuries and associated losses.
Liability was disputed. The Defendant’s case was that he was stationary at the time of the collision, and the Claimant drove into his vehicle. It was accepted that the Claimant had been injured given X-rays showed he had fractured his collarbone.
Based on the Defendant’s version of events, a Defence denying liability was filed and served.
Part 18 questions were put to the Claimant. In his responses he maintained his position in respect of all aspects of his claim for both personal injury and special damages, stating his restrictions were all as a direct consequence of the accident.
As the case progressed, further investigations were carried out in relation to the Claimant’s special damages.
Of particular concern was the loss of earnings element. The Claimant suggested he had been off work for approximately 17 months following the accident and claimed benefits. DWP records were therefore requested, and when reviewed it became clear that there was something untoward...
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