Citation

Slocum R. J. Traffic Med. 1982; 10(4): 54-55.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1982, International Association for Accident and Traffic Medicine)

DOI

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Abstract

The paper describes a broad survey which details the monetary consequences of motor vehicle accident injuries. Values tabulated covering both monetary and non-monetary costs are quoted from the survey carried out in Ontario. Within the study, costs are considered in terms of: (1) health care; (2) vehicle repair or replacement; (3) loss of wages; (4) legal services; and (5) expenses. Non-monetary costs are also considered such as: (1) days lost from normal activities; (2) emotional problems; (3) physical after-effects; and (4) family disruptions. It is considered that the survey represents an important step in the understanding of the consequences of road accidents. Future studies should develop further the sources of accident cost and compensation, as well as increasing the precision of cost estimates and payment. (TRRL)

Language: en

Keywords

Accident; Costs; Crashes; Evaluation and assessment; Injuries; Injury; Injury severity; Severity (accid, injury); Classification; Evaluation (assessment); Crash severity; Estimating; Sociology; Accident costs; Compensation (Law); Financial responsibility; Health care; Hospital; Hospitals; Indemnity; Insurance; Medical costs