In the early 1990’s, my sister was driving in LA and a crappy, rusty car in front of her slammed on the brakes with no warning. She hit them and a car behind her slammed into her and a bunch of mexicans got out of both cars complaining of neck and back injuries. She had to write them a check on the spot.She told me later that a lawyer was involved somehow and this was a scam. She said she got off cheap compared to what others had to pay.
Staged accidents are a big industry in California. And guess who’s staging them? Illegals with crooked US lawyers and doctors. I used to know a guy who worked as a capper.
They pick off newer cars because they’re sure the car is fully insured since it’s probably financed.
Another reason I still drive STEEL vehicles. 1976 Chevy Dually 1 ton truck & 1979 Buick station wagon.
Law of gross tonnage is on my side...
It happened to my youngest son a few months ago. A Mexican changed lanes in front of him and slammed on the brakes.