18 Aug 2011
Larwood v Accident Compensation Corporation
- Citation
- [2011] NZACC 225
- Court
- District Court
The District Court upheld ACC's 22% independence allowance because the assessment was performed by a statutorily appointed assessor using the AMA4 and ACC Handbook, was peer reviewed and confirmed by a qualified reviewer, and the alternative higher ratings by a non‑appointed practitioner lacked credibility and did not meet the required clear and compelling standard to overturn the assessment.