Compensation is a crucial financial lifeline. APIL-commissioned opinion polling found that, among those who received compensation for their injuries, 82% said this was important in helping them to purchase equipment such as wheelchairs or other mobility aids, deal with reduced or no income, or fund care and treatment. Breaking this down: II. Victims of negligence are denied the vital compensation needed to rebuild their lives 67% said compensation was important in allowing them to deal with reduced or no income. 63% said compensation was important in helping them fund the care and treatment of their injuries. 48% said compensation was important in allowing them to purchase equipment they needed due to their injuries, e.g. mobility aids. Securing compensation helps victims to deal with the damage caused by negligence. Without it, they lack the means to address the ripple effects of their injury. However, the growing justice gap robs an increasing number of victims of this crucial lifeline. PAGE 24
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