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17 April 2014
Issue: 7603 / Categories: Legal News , Personal injury
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High cost of injuries

Personal injury sufferers in the UK face losses of thousands of pounds, as well as financial and emotional hardship, according to a new report.

The Real Cost of Personal Injury produced by the National Accident Helpline and research consultancy Populus found that 17% of personal injury victims lost more than £1,000 after the incident.

57% of victims had to make significant changes to their lifestyle (with 18- to 24-year-olds hardest hit), while 81% of injury sufferers used compensation to offset lost earnings or costs.

A third of respondents said they would worry about legal fees if bringing a claim.

Issue: 7603 / Categories: Legal News , Personal injury
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