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The Aftermath Of Injury: Cultural Factors In Compensation Seeking In Canada And The United States, Neil Vidmar, Herbert M. Kritzer, W. A. Bogart
The Aftermath Of Injury: Cultural Factors In Compensation Seeking In Canada And The United States, Neil Vidmar, Herbert M. Kritzer, W. A. Bogart
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Injury is common in all societies. Americans are perceived as quick to respond to injury by turning to the legal system. This article compares compensation seeking by Americans and Canadians, examining the degree to which cultural factors shape the response of injured parties in the two countries and the extent to which resources and experiences influence individual action. Drawing on two large-scale telephone surveys, one conducted in five federal judicial districts around the United States and one conducted in the Canadian province of Ontario, the article looks at the factors that influence claiming and seeking legal assistance. The overall patterns …