A collision can involve costs to:-

Individuals, both those involved, and family, friends and colleagues

The State, various public institutions, the government,

ultimately the taxpayer

Businesses

Cost Of Casualties To Business

Loss Of Man Hours For Medical Treatment

Loss Of man Hours For Court Attendance

Loss Of man hours Due To Admin

Damage To Products

Damage To Equipment

Sick Pay

Loss Of Contracts

Loss Of Reputation

Loss Of Image (TV News, Newspapers)

Wasted Expense Of Recruitment

Wasted Expense Of Training

New Recruitment Process

New Training Requirement

Loss Of Expertise

Loss Of Contacts

Management And Administration Time

Insurance Excess

Increased Insurance Costs

Legal Fees

Vehicle Recovery

Vehicle Repair

Vehicle Hire

Missed Appointments

Loss Of Business

Cost Of Casualties To The State

Immediate Costs:-

Ambulance service

Police Emergency Response

Fire & Rescue Service

Hospital Casualty Department

Legal Costs:-

Police Accident Investigation

Crown Prosecution Service

Magistrates Court

Crown Court

Lawyers

Solicitors

Prison

Probation Service

HSE Investigation

Health Care Costs:-

Hospital Ward

Hospital Operation

Hospital Out Patients

Physiotherapy

Occupational Therapy

Counselling

Psychologists

Drugs

Equipment e.g. Wheelchairs

Financial Costs:-

Benefits Payments

Lost Revenue From Income Tax

Lost Revenue From National Insurance

Lost Revenue From Tax On Purchases (VAT & Duty)

Cost Of Casualties To The Individual

Affected People:-

Spouse or Partner

Children

Parents

Siblings

Family

Friends

Colleagues

Feelings:-

Shock

Shame

Embarrassment

Grief

Guilt

Loss

Family Costs:-

Journeys For Hospital Visits

Journeys For Hospital Appointments

Loss Of Income Of Injured Person

Loss Of Income Of Partner Or Carer

Extra Childcare Costs

Court Fines

Funeral Expenses

Relationship Breakdown

Divorce

Vehicle Costs:-

Vehicle Recovery

Vehicle Repair

Vehicle Hire

Insurance Excess

Increased Insurance Premiums