Crashes at roundabouts are now a serious and persistent menace where motor fraud is concerned, according to law firm Ricksons Solicitors.
Deliberately causing low impact crashes at roundabouts then making claims, including whiplash, has become a favourite way for fraudsters to make money from insurers.
James Pinder, head of fraud at Ricksons Solicitors, said: “The favourite trick is to drive onto a roundabout then suddenly stop so the vehicle behind runs into their back.
“Fraudsters often do it when they are travelling in front of lorries as they think people will assume it was the lorry's fault. Lorry drivers usually travel alone so have no other witnesses to dispute the facts.
“Invariably the driver then puts a claim in for whiplash (for himself and passengers – real or imaginary) and with the average payout for a whiplash claim around £2,000, it's easy money for those prepared to take the chance."
