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Stamping out false sickness claims: An Update
Published: Fri 20 Oct 2017 at 14:21
Updated: Fri 20 Oct 2017 at 14:24
In recent weeks, there have been a number of welcome steps and announcements made in the fight against fake sickness claims. Although this is encouraging news, the campaign is not yet over.
At Jet2holidays, we continue to see convincing evidence of fraud in a number of cases, with customers still being misled by claims management companies and law firms who only have their own interests at heart.
We are continuing to take a robust approach to such claims. As well as vigorously defending them, we will be seeking costs from claimants where there are findings of fundamental dishonesty and, in some cases, will be working with the authorities with a view to bringing criminal prosecutions.
No-one cares more about our customers than us, which is why we welcome the Government’s Call For Evidence as part of its commitment to crackdown on fake sickness claims. We look forward to providing comprehensive evidence to support the case for legal costs control in this area.
However, the Government needs to ensure that the new rules are enacted without delay so that British holidaymakers can continue enjoying their well-deserved holidays without the risk of being duped by these fraudsters.
Only once this happens, and the scourge of fake sickness claims is well and truly stamped out, will this campaign be a success.
