I know a lawyer acquaintance whose firm dealt with a lot of personal injury claims. His firm was convinced 90% of the people claiming injury benefits were fakers. I have no way of knowing if that’s true or not, but after working for about forty years (I’m now retired), I knew more than a few people who faked their problems to the max.
I have a sister-in-law. She is only child and will inherit $36 mil when her father dies. She worked for him her whole life (42 now). He sold the business to retire and suddenly she could not work when new ownership required her to. Previously her job, while working for dad,was a go to work at 10a, lunch with mom, and shop all afternoon. She immediately developed Fibromyalgia so bad she could not hold her arms up. Filed for disability. Was turned down. Hired a lawyer, was turned down 3 more times. Last time the ortho person did not show up to the hearing to contest her disability, so the judge found in her favor. Now she gets Medicare, $1300/month for the rest of her life, and a lump sum of $48000. She still posts her crocheting and painting on Facebook. Does arts and crafts all day. Remember, she cannot hold arm up for 1 minute without horrible pain. And this setup will never go away. Once the judge decrees, it will never be reversed.