Brunton v Accident Compensation Corporation (Treatment Injury) [2023] NZACC 187 [pdf, 382 KB]
...As observed in Coombridge v Accident Compensation Corporation [2012] NZACC 3608 : The claim has to be decided on the basis of the medical evidence. From the claimant’s standpoint, there was a distinct event that resulted in pain and level of disability that appeared to be an injury. However a medical view takes account of more than the occurrence of acute symptoms. [15] The onus is on Ms Brunton to satisfy the Court that the legislative criteria are met. What is required is desc...