11 Apr 2016
Beckham v Accident Compensation Corporation
- Citation
- [2016] NZACC 92
- Court
- District Court
Weighing the evidence the appellant failed to prove on the balance of probabilities that the 2008 lopper incident caused a discrete injury leading to the later pathology and need for surgery; early imaging showing intact cuff, chiropractic notes suggesting resolution, expert CAP opinion, absence of acute signs on imaging, age, delay and uncertainties in the treating surgeon's explanation meant the causal nexus was not established and the appeal must be dismissed.