The attached document is a presentation comparing the English common law system and New Zealand’s accident compensation system. The presentation was given by Andrea Jewell and Ben Thompson of Armstrong Thompson, on 26 July 2012.
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Evaluation of Vocational Rehabilitation under the IPRC Act 2001 (Kathryn McPherson PhD; 2007)
A report on Vocational Rehabilitation under the IRPC Act 2001, by Kathryn McPherson (AUT), February 2007.
What does degeneration mean? The use and abuse of an ambiguous word
ACC – What support can I get?
Once ACC has covered your claim, they can provide various types of support. The type of help ACC can provide depends on what your needs are.
ACC can contribute to a wide range of medical and related costs, including doctor’s visits, treatment from various other health professionals, surgery, x-rays, prescription costs, etc.
If you need help managing at home following your injury, ACC can arrange various types of help for things like housework, your personal care and childcare.
For more information see the ACC website, or contact us to discuss your ACC claim.
All about the Work Preparation Programme
The Work Preparation Programme will help you get back to work following an injury.
The Future of ACC
ACC Forum Friday 26 August 2011 – Is New Zealand in danger of losing both what is best about the ACC scheme, and our place as a world leader in accident compensation? What can be done?
Costs Recoverable for a Review hearing
If you dispute a decision, and the matter proceeds to a Review hearing, there are certain costs and expenses the Reviewer can award. The Reviewer will award these costs, regardless of whether you win or lose the review, as long as he or she believes that the review was reasonably brought.
ACC’s National Serious Injury Service
If you have a serious injury, contact us to ensure you are receiving the appropriate support from ACC.
Occupational Assessor Guide
An ACC guide to ensure consistent occupational assessments are conducted for claimants.
Transitional Job Search Services Contract
At the end of the Vocational Independence process the claimant is offered three months of Transitional Job Search Services from ACC.
We recommend that claimants take up these services. This is the contract between ACC and the Transitional Job Search Service Providers.
Vocational Independence: Outcomes for ACC Claimants
A follow up study of 160 claimants who have been deemed vocationally independent by ACC and case law analysis of the vocational independence process.
By Hazel Armstrong and Rob Laurs.
When the Going Gets Tough What Happens to Worn Out Workers?
A follow up study of 160 claimants who have been deemed vocationally independent by ACC and case law analysis of the vocational independence process.
By Hazel Armstrong and Rob Laurs.