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> It seems that resolution of the dispute caused the symptoms to subside. What I haven’t noodled out yet is whether eliminating the stressor of litigation also

> It seems that resolution of the dispute caused the symptoms to subside. What I haven’t noodled out yet is whether eliminating the stressor of litigation also eliminated the stimulus of psychosomatic subjective complaints, or whether eliminating that stressor triggered some sort of objective change in the person’s physical condition. Or the client greatly exaggerated the "symptoms" for personal gain and thus doesn't have to fake it anymore. I've had many friends/family members reportedly fake (or greatly exaggerate) injuries, sue, and then brag about it afterwards. It seems incredibly common in the United States.

gicadin 9y ago
In the case of minor car accidents it does seem to be the common practice. I also feel that insurance companies have raised prices so high it could be argued that you'd be foolish not to do the same. I live in Vancouver, Canada where the average car insurance per month is around 200$.
- steveeq1 9y ago
  > In the case of minor car accidents it does seem to be the common practice. No, it's common practice that you can sue for pretty much anything, not just car accidents. Most of the fraud that I have seen did not involve car accidents but stupid, mundane things like slip and falls or whatever. I also have a customer of mine that is basically a "professional victim" that serially looks for people to sue (this lady's super lazy). I've also seen startups almost go out of business because of software patent trolling. This behavior is not just limited to car accidents, believe me. > I also feel that insurance companies have raised prices so high it could be argued that you'd be foolish not to do the same. It can also be argued that the insurance rates are high AS A RESULT OF many lawyers/people are gaming a system that is easily gamed. > that you'd be foolish not to do the same. I'd argue that it's ethically wrong to do so.

gicadin 9y ago

In the case of minor car accidents it does seem to be the common practice. I also feel that insurance companies have raised prices so high it could be argued that you'd be foolish not to do the same. I live in Vancouver, Canada where the average car insurance per month is around 200$.

steveeq1 9y ago
> In the case of minor car accidents it does seem to be the common practice. No, it's common practice that you can sue for pretty much anything, not just car accidents. Most of the fraud that I have seen did not involve car accidents but stupid, mundane things like slip and falls or whatever. I also have a customer of mine that is basically a "professional victim" that serially looks for people to sue (this lady's super lazy). I've also seen startups almost go out of business because of software patent trolling. This behavior is not just limited to car accidents, believe me. > I also feel that insurance companies have raised prices so high it could be argued that you'd be foolish not to do the same. It can also be argued that the insurance rates are high AS A RESULT OF many lawyers/people are gaming a system that is easily gamed. > that you'd be foolish not to do the same. I'd argue that it's ethically wrong to do so.