WE'VE MOVED! FH&P HAS RELOCATED TO LANDMARK 4 (400 – 1628 DICKSON AVE).
February 12, 2015 by FH&P Lawyers
ICBC has come out with their top exaggerated and fraudulent claims of 2014. Suffice it to say, it is not wise to try and pull a fast one on ICBC especially when your story has absolutely no credence!
An interesting statistic that ICBC put out was that Crown Counsel laid 131 charges against 100 different people in relation to fraudulent claims made to ICBC. The conviction rate of those 131 charges was 90%.
If ICBC has reason to believe that the claim you are advancing simply isn’t believable, they will take extra measures to investigate and discredit your claim. The classic example is someone who maintains they sustained a back injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident yet posts pictures of themselves on social media being chased by bulls in Pamplona, Spain. If you’re caught trying to defraud ICBC, the implications are very serious. Not only will ICBC attempt to extinguish your claim, they will hold you in breach of your insurance policy and require you to pay for someone’s bodily injuries and all damage done to the vehicles involved in the accident. They will also report it to the RCMP who will investigate and perhaps recommend criminal charges.
Here are a few examples of the unbelievable stories ICBC investigated:
If you’re thinking of pulling a fast one on ICBC, think really hard. ICBC has far more resources than you may think. If you’re claiming a back injury, perhaps avoid posting pictures of your bull riding experience or lengthy motorcycle trips through the Amazon.