IMPACTS OF THE JUSTICE GAP APIL’s opinion polling demonstrates the vital importance of being able to access justice and legal support. For example, of those who approached a PI lawyer: The support provided by PI lawyers is hugely valued by victims of negligence who receive it. However, the growing justice gap means that more victims are deprived of this essential support. I. The growing justice gap is robbing victims of the vital support provided by PI lawyers 86% would recommend that other people injured due to negligence should approach a PI lawyer for help. This rose to 90% among those who received compensation. 69% said that their PI lawyer helped them to achieve a sense of justice. This increased to 79% among those who received compensation. 64% said their PI lawyer was caring and compassionate. This rose to 67% among those who received compensation. 60% said the support provided by their PI lawyer was crucial in helping them deal with the consequences of their injury. This rose to 66% among those who received compensation. PAGE 23
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