23 Mar 2004
Peneha v Accident Compensation Corporation
- Citation
- [2004] NZACC 75
- Court
- District Court
Appellant failed to prove on the balance of probabilities that the inguinal hernia was substantially caused by the alleged lifting incident; significant delay in reporting, absence of an acute pain description, and failure to obtain diagnosis within the guideline period meant the claim did not satisfy the evidential criteria for a traumatic hernia and ACC cover was correctly declined.