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02/09/2016
The research, from Direct Line Home Insurance, found that more than 18.32 million Britons have suffered an accident in their home. Some 36% also admitted that household items were broken or damaged as result.
However, when it comes to owning up to the damage, it isn't so straightforward. In fact, 24% of respondents who had accidentally broken or damaged items in their home actually tried to blame someone else for their actions.
A partner is the most likely one to be blamed, with 30% of those who have blamed someone else placing the blame on their other half. This was closely followed by friends (28%), while an 'Act of God' was the excuse chosen by 24% of people. Pets (22%) and children between the ages of four and 12 also don't escape blame (19%).
The study revealed that the most common types of accidents in the home are damages to walls or scratched paintwork (21%), spilled alcohol/other drinks on the carpet (14%) and accidental damages to furniture (7%).
So, when it comes to admitting who is at fault for the damage, 15% said they are embarrassed to admit they are to blame, while 8% said they are afraid of the consequences. For 7% of bold respondents, they believe they could get away with it.
Looking at the cost to fix any damages around the home, men tend to encounter accidents that are more expensive to repair (£70.85) compared to women (£62.95).
Rebecca Clapham, Head of Household Products at Direct Line, said: "When you're attempting DIY, looking after the kids or merely having friends over, it's incredibly easy and unintentional to encounter accidents in the home, some of which can be costly to fix.
"Our research shows people feel embarrassed or unable to divulge the truth on how the accident occurred, even when it's often out of their control."
(JP)
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One In Three Britons Blame Their Partner For Accidents In The Home
Almost a third of people in Britain admit that they will blame their other half for an accident that has occurred in the home, a new survey has found.The research, from Direct Line Home Insurance, found that more than 18.32 million Britons have suffered an accident in their home. Some 36% also admitted that household items were broken or damaged as result.
However, when it comes to owning up to the damage, it isn't so straightforward. In fact, 24% of respondents who had accidentally broken or damaged items in their home actually tried to blame someone else for their actions.
A partner is the most likely one to be blamed, with 30% of those who have blamed someone else placing the blame on their other half. This was closely followed by friends (28%), while an 'Act of God' was the excuse chosen by 24% of people. Pets (22%) and children between the ages of four and 12 also don't escape blame (19%).
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The study revealed that the most common types of accidents in the home are damages to walls or scratched paintwork (21%), spilled alcohol/other drinks on the carpet (14%) and accidental damages to furniture (7%).
So, when it comes to admitting who is at fault for the damage, 15% said they are embarrassed to admit they are to blame, while 8% said they are afraid of the consequences. For 7% of bold respondents, they believe they could get away with it.
Looking at the cost to fix any damages around the home, men tend to encounter accidents that are more expensive to repair (£70.85) compared to women (£62.95).
Rebecca Clapham, Head of Household Products at Direct Line, said: "When you're attempting DIY, looking after the kids or merely having friends over, it's incredibly easy and unintentional to encounter accidents in the home, some of which can be costly to fix.
"Our research shows people feel embarrassed or unable to divulge the truth on how the accident occurred, even when it's often out of their control."
(JP)
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