New Zealand is one of the few countries in the world that provides state compensation for an injury suffered in an accident regardless of fault. However the ACC scheme is complicated and an ACC claimant may not always be aware of, or obtain, their full entitlement without skilled legal representation.

We have appeared in all forums from ACC Review Authorities through to the District Court, and on appeals to the High Court and Court of Appeal.

We offer the full range of services for current and prospective ACC claimants, including specialist advice and advocacy for:

• Sexual abuse victims seeking lump sum compensation and other entitlements

• Victims of medical mishaps or negligence in pursuing their entitlements under ACC or assisting with lodging and progressing their complaint to the relevant professional body or to the Health and Disability Commissioner

• Current ACC beneficiaries whose entitlements have been suspended by ACC on the basis of adverse medical reports

• Those who are the subject of criminal investigation by ACC or who are facing charges by ACC that they have received  undeclared income while on ACC or undertaken activities inconsistent with their injury

• Businesses seeking to challenge ACC's assessment of their ACC levy
  

Contact: Gerard Dewar, Daniel Vincent, Matt Freeman

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