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.
