United Kingdom Personal Injury Consumer Research Report 2020
Dublin, Oct. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Personal Injury Consumer Research Report 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The Personal Injury Consumer Research Report 2020 is the third annual edition of this report from the publisher, offering insights into consumer behaviour, perceptions, brand awareness, and opinions. This report is based on responses from 514 consumers involved in a personal injury or clinical negligence incident.
The latest consumer research findings show that half of the personal injury (PI) cases covered by the research would fall under the 5,000 small claims limit. Many consumers would be concerned about dealing with these cases themselves particularly if they had to provide evidence that it was someone else's fault, or if they had to prepare court forms or represent themselves in court. However, the percentage of individuals that would be willing to submit all their documents to an online portal in a relatively simple PI claim has passed the 50% mark for the first time this year.
COVID-19 has seen more online court hearings, online medical examinations, and online rehabilitation programmes taking place but the jury is out on whether claimants would want these to become the usual way of doing this. Almost half would be willing to have a medical examination online but far fewer - around a third - would want to deal with their rehabilitation online or have an online court hearing.
Almost half managed to deal with the claims process by only using their insurance company. Another 24% used a legal representative alongside their insurers, and another 14% only used a legal advisor.
Client satisfaction with the services offered by PI practitioners has increased slightly this year while the main factors individuals look for when selecting a legal advisor are speed of service, helpfulness and friendliness of staff. Cost of service, which was joint top last year, has slipped to third.
Consolidation in the sector is likely to continue and gather pace in the next year and over half of the leading PI brands covered in the survey (13 out of 23 brands compared) have increased awareness since the last survey.
Brands measured for awareness and use are:
Accident Advice Helpline, Admiral Law, Bott & Co, Carpenters, Cooperative Legal, DAS Law, DLG Legal, Express Solicitors, Fieldfisher, First4Lawyers, Fletchers Solicitors, Harris Fowler, Hudgell Solicitors, InjuryLawyers4U, Irwin Mitchell, Leigh Day, Lyons Davidson, Michael Halsall Solicitors, Minster Law, National Accident Helpline, New Law Solicitors, Patient Claim Line, Slater & Gordon, Stewarts Law, Thompsons Law, Thorneycrofts, Winn Solicitors.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Executive Summary
Summary
Incidents led by RTAs and accidents in a public place
Majority of claimants involve an insurer but not always a solicitor
Half of pay-outs are 5,000 or less, so in the proposed small claims limit
Funding led by "no win, no fee" deals but other models are important too
Almost half shop around for legal advice
Speed and helpfulness of staff are key choice factors
General satisfaction with claims advice is improving
Individuals dealing with their own claims is a concern for many
Over a third involved in mediation at some stage in the claims process
Over half of the leading PI brands have increased awareness in 2020
Post-COVID 19 - consumer interest in online medical examinations
2. Introduction
Overview
Methodology
Abbreviations
3. Background
Road traffic accidents lead the way
Over half would be willing to use an online claims portal
4. Personal Injury Claims
Almost half only involve an insurer in their RTA and whiplash claims
Various sources used to choose a legal advisor
Over half agree that whiplash is a genuine injury
Most claimants did not immediately consider a claim
5. Claims Process
Range of advisors used, and most consider their credentials and accreditations
In 2020, less than half of claims are settled out of court
Less than half state that the claims process was simple
6. Claims Funding and Settlements
Half of claim pay-outs are up to 5,000, and 20% are over 25,000
Various funding options but "no win no fee" still the most popular
Legal expenses insurance forms part of other policies or memberships for most
Over a third involved in mediation at some stage in the claims process
7. Small Claims, Fixed Fees for Clinical Negligence Claims
DIY small claims - some LIPs would struggle in court and in negotiations
Mixed views on fixed fees for clinical negligence claims
8. Legal Services Providers - Selection and Satisfaction
Almost half shop around when choosing a legal advisor
Speed of service and helpfulness of staff are top of the choices for claimants
Claimant satisfaction levels with their advisor have been consistently high
9. Awareness and Use of Personal Injury Brands
Awareness of more than half of the PI brands increased in 2020
InjuryLawyers4U leads awareness of TV ads
10. COVID-19 and Virtual Examinations and Hearings
Consumer interest in online medical examinations
11. Market Trends
RTAs and industrial accidents declining but claims against the NHS increase
Improved market growth in 2019 but unlikely to be sustained
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