Derham v Accident Compensation Corporation (Gradual Process Injury; Suspension of Entitlements) [2025] NZACC 026 (17 February 2025) [pdf, 246 KB]
...uncritically rely on research studies, if for no other reason than the matrix of circumstances in each case are different. The Battie study provide some powerful conclusions relating to genetics but I do understand the study is not suggesting that environmental factors should be ignored. Appellant’s Submissions Personal Injury by Accident [62] Mr Hinchcliff submits the evidence shows Mr Derham’s symptoms are due to the disc protrusion and the right facet joint and the conte...