Brits come to royal aid
Research by National Accident Helpline has revealed that the Queen tops the list of famous faces we are most likely to help in an accident. Nearly 60 per cent of the nation claimed that they would rush to Her Majesty’s aid, more than any other well-known public figure.
The research looked at how people react when they witness an accident – do they rush over to offer a helping hand or simply walk away, is their reaction based on the type of victim or injury? Whilst many people claim to be good Samaritans, the results revealed that over a third of Brits would not go out of their way to help anyone, leaving victims to fend for themselves regardless of their injury.
The findings also revealed who the nation is more likely to offer aid to, as well as those we are least likely to help.
With two Royal weddings this year, the results revealed a Royal flush. The Queen is joined at the top of the list by soon-to-be Royal, Kate Middleton (53.1%) and Prince William (53%) respectively, all ranked ahead of other national treasures such as Cheryl Cole and David Beckham.
Katie Price was placed bottom of the list with only 39 per cent of Brits saying that they would come to her aid.
Sam Porteous, CEO of National Accident Helpline, comments: “Knowing which famous faces the public would or wouldn’t help is interesting, but the research highlighted serious points about attitudes and behaviour towards helpfulness. It is important to realise that accidents don’t discriminate. We should remember how essential it is to offer assistance to someone, no matter who they are. Sadly, as a nation we seem to have forgotten that showing we care can make all the difference to people in distress.”
National Accident Helpline is the leading marketing group for solicitors specialising in personal injury and is responsible for the recent campaign championing consumers’ rights to justice through the website: underdog.co.uk
*The research was carried out by Opinion Matters Market Research for National Accident Helpline, 14th-25th February, from a sample size of 1,558 UK adults