11 May 1999
Redpath v Accident Rehabilitation and Compensation Insurance Corporation
- Citation
- [1999] NZACC 119
- Court
- District Court
The Review Officer's refusal to inspect the vehicle and wheelchair in the face of conflicting expert and lay evidence was unreasonable; on the evidence (photographs and occupational therapy reports) the Holden Commodore was not suitable to transport the appellant's fixed-frame wheelchair safely and practicably; therefore Reg 7(1)(a) did not bar a contribution and the respondent must contribute towards purchase of a suitable vehicle; costs awarded $800 to appellant.