"Just a Slight 'Thud'... Received 17 Million Won for Hospital Bills and Settlement"

17 million KRW for hospital bills and settlement fees
Han Moon-cheol "Should investigate as insurance fraud"

Accident footage that occurred at an intersection in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, released on the YouTube channel 'Han Moon-cheol TV'. [Photo by Han Moon-cheol TV]

A story has emerged about a young couple who, after a minor accident on the road, received about 17 million won in hospital and settlement fees. Recently, the YouTube channel 'Han Moon-cheol TV' released footage of the accident that occurred last December at an intersection in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam, Seoul.

The driver who submitted the video, Mr. A, explained that he was about to make a left turn at the intersection when the signal turned yellow. The car in front, which was going to proceed, suddenly stopped, causing Mr. A to rear-end it. According to Mr. A, the accident was minor, resulting in only a slight jolt.

The couple in the front car received inpatient and outpatient treatment at an oriental medicine hospital, and including the settlement, they collected about 17 million won in insurance money for the two of them. When Mr. A inquired with the insurance company about the hospital name and the couple’s hospitalization period, the insurer only responded that they could not disclose the information due to personal information protection obligations.

In response, lawyer Han Moon-cheol stated, "Is it reasonable to receive 17 million won for personal injury from such a minor accident?" He added, "This might even make it into the Guinness Book of Records. I believe this should be investigated as insurance fraud." He continued, "The insurance company should not remain passive," emphasizing, "The insurer can file a complaint under the Special Act on Insurance Fraud Prevention. This should not be overlooked."

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