Why should this be surprising? Local elected politicians, both Dem & Republican get campaign contributions from the lawyers. These politicians then protect the lawyers & medical mills. Many of the medical treatment mills get their patients from referrals from these lawyers. A significant amount of the treatment that is billed for, is not necessary or are sham visits. The insurance companies make believe they are dealing with this fraud, when in fact they deal with just a token amount, for pretty press releases. The cost for this PIP & lawsuit abuse is likely in the hundreds of millions over the past 10 years.
Why should this be surprising? Local elected politicians, both Dem & Republican get campaign contributions from the lawyers. These politicians then protect the lawyers & medical mills. Many of the medical treatment mills get their patients from referrals from these lawyers. A significant amount of the treatment that is billed for, is not necessary or are sham visits. The insurance companies make believe they are dealing with this fraud, when in fact they deal with just a token amount, for pretty press releases. The cost for this PIP & lawsuit abuse is likely in the hundreds of millions over the past 10 years.