Abstract
A conceptual frame of reference is presented to explain why individuals with clear legal bases for filing civil lawsuits choose not to sue. Eight dimensions are posited within this explanatory framework: psychological contexts, clarity of negligence, physical impairment, sense of injustice, legal history, risks–benefits, time and energy, and inertia. These dimensions are examined in four case studies. The role of workers compensation in deterring such litigation is also explored.
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