"Patients recovering from violent injuries had nearly universal legal needs, particularly for income support with public benefits. Legal assistance may be a pragmatic solution, infrequently leveraged in addressing violence... can increase access to income support and other public benefits programs."
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Table 2. Legal Needs of Recovery Legal Care Participants showing the number of participants testing positive for legal needs: Income 461(89.3%), Housing and utilities 332(64.3%), Employment and education 307(59.5%)
Nearly all patients recovering from violent injuries had legal needs, especially for income support; bedside legal assistance provided substantial financial benefits, highlighting its value in addressing these needs.
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