Giddy v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly Compensation) [2023] NZACC 94 [pdf, 224 KB]
...correctly interpreted and applied the relevant provisions of the Act and found Mr Giddy ineligible for the weekly compensation requested. [23] On 6 October 2022, a Notice of Appeal was lodged. On 18 October 2022, leave was granted to Mr Giddy to file his appeal out of time. Relevant law [24] Section 3 of the Act provides that its purpose involves providing for a fair and sustainable scheme for managing personal injury, including fair determination of weekly compensation. [25...