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Fraud Registers in Personal Injury Cases Rotterdam

In Rotterdam, fraud registers play a key role in detecting fraud in personal injury claims. Insurers use them to investigate suspicious cases. Learn how it works at the Rotterdam District Court and protect your claim.

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Fraud Registers in Personal Injury Cases in Rotterdam

Fraud registers are databases containing information on suspicious personal injury claims. Insurers, support agencies, and government bodies in Rotterdam use them to detect fraud. In the case of a claim following an accident in the port or on the Maas, this may lead to investigation or rejection. Know the rules and protect yourself through local institutions such as the Rotterdam District Court.

What are fraud registers?

Fraud registers collect data on:

  • Suspicious claims in Rotterdam, such as repeated accidents in busy neighborhoods like Delfshaven.
  • False injury reports or exaggerated damage claims.
  • Patterns of fraud by individuals or gangs in the region.
Managed by CIEL and NVV, with input from KvK Rotterdam and Tax Authorities. The Rotterdam District Court (Wilhelminaplein 100-125) handles related cases.

Legal basis in Rotterdam

Bases:

  • Personal Injury Compensation Act (Wsl): Regulates compensations; Civil Code art. 7:960 against unjust enrichment.
  • Personal Injury Fraud Prevention Act (Wftl): Mandates registers since 2015 for fair claims.
  • General Insurance Act (Avw): Reporting obligation art. 5:1 to CIEL for suspicious Rotterdam claims.
AFM and NMI provide supervision. At Juridisch Loket Rotterdam (Westblaak 180), you can get free advice.

How do fraud registers work in Rotterdam?

Step by step:

  1. Submit claim: After e.g. a bicycle accident on the Erasmus Bridge to the insurer.
  2. Investigation: Check for medical consistency and witnesses from Rotterdam.
  3. Register check: CIEL, Dutch Fraud Register (DFR), KvK, and Tax Authorities for local suspects.
  4. Decision: In case of suspicion, refusal or referral to Rotterdam District Court.
In Rotterdam cases, 20% escalate to court due to registers.

Your rights and tips for Rotterdam

Contact Juridisch Loket Rotterdam for assistance. In case of wrongful listing, you can object at the Rotterdam District Court. Keep all evidence and avoid repeated claims. Local lawyers specialize in this fraud prevention.