New Legislation Targets Staged Accident Fraud in Trucking
In a major move to protect truckers from a growing and dangerous form of fraud, lawmakers have introduced the Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act, a new federal bill aimed at making the intentional staging of crashes with commercial vehicles a criminal offense. The Rising Threat of Staged Accidents Staged accident fraud isn’t just an insurance scam—it’s a full-fledged assault on America’s trucking industry. In recent years, a disturbing trend has emerged where individuals, often backed by organized fraud rings, intentionally crash their passenger vehicles into commercial trucks. Their goal? To cash in on massive lawsuit settlements. These staged crashes not only put truck drivers and other road users at risk but also cause lasting financial damage. “Criminal elements are launching an assault against America’s truckers, in the courtroom and on our roads,” said Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.), one of the bill's co-sponsors. “Staged accidents take a...