It is obviously important that anyone who has been the victim of an accident takes the time they need to fully recover.
However, new research suggests that accident victims are returning to work before they are fully recovered because they are scared taking time off could plunge them into debt.
Rather than concentrating on recuperation, more than half of people injured in an accident will cut short their rehabilitation because they can’t afford to lose wages, according to a survey by personal injury claims specialists National Accident Helpline.
As the cost of essentials like bread, milk and petrol rise, 55 per cent of respondents were so worried they would struggle to make ends meet that they admitted they went back to work early – despite fearing it could damage their health. Even more – 67 per cent – admitted that since their accident their finances have come under increased pressure, exacerbated by the ongoing effects of the ‘credit crunch’.
The figures are particularly shocking as many accident victims could be eligible to make a compensation claim.
National Accident Helpline Legal Director John Campbell said: “It is worrying that people are potentially putting their health at risk because they are bearing the brunt of financial pressures for which they aren’t responsible.
“We would advise anyone who is the victim of an accident and finds themselves in this position to explore the options open to them. They could find that they are entitled to some form of compensation, which would ease their financial worries and allow them to concentrate on the most important thing – getting better.”
If you feel that you have been affected by a work accident, it is advised to contact an experienced personal injury claims specialist to discuss compensation possibilities. |
