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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1935
Page
12
A historical exposé outlines the accident hoax racket, detailing fake injuries staged by crumpled persons, crooked doctors, and lawyers. It notes widespread participation, rising public liability costs, and insurance company withdrawals as the scam grows.
A broadside recounts how insurance firms routinely settle fake injury claims to avoid costly litigation. It details tack swallowers, glass eaters, staged falls, and professional witnesses who drum up phony accidents to drain insurer funds, noting the high settlement tendency under $300 and the risk of jury sympathy for claimants, with cases spanning theaters, cafes, trains, and city streets.
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