House Bill Boosts Protections Against Staged Crashes
From Transport Topics:
Legislation targeting staged vehicle collisions and fraudulent claims affecting the motor carrier industry was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Reps. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and Garret Graves (R-La.) unveiled the Highway Accident Fairness Act of 2021 this month. Their legislation aims to further ensure legitimate claims are pursued fairly and promptly for victims involved in highway accidents.
Specifically, the bill would provide federal jurisdiction over interstate crashes deemed to be of national significance. It also would seek to enhance transparency in the litigation process, and increase certain protections for motor carriers and insurers dealing with fraudulent claims resulting from staged collisions
