Almost 10,000 patients harmed by hospitals - ACC
Almost 10,000 people were accidentally harmed by the hospitals trying to help them last year.
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Researchers of access to ACC given $150,000
Researchers of access to ACC given $150,000
A $150,000 grant from the New Zealand Law Foundation will help Dunedin researchers find practical ways for injured New Zealanders to have their human rights upheld in seeking justice over ACC cases.
ACC report needs implementation
ACC report needs implementation
A ''hard-hitting'' report by the Auditor-general could help boost public confidence in ACC, but only if its recommendations are fully implemented, Dunedin ACC campaigner Dr Denise Powell says.
ACC woes to be aired at UN hearing
ACC woes to be aired at UN hearing
ACC claimant support group Acclaim Otago plans to raise its growing concerns about access to justice issues at a United Nations committee hearing in Switzerland next month.
Survey by ACC claimant group
Survey by ACC claimant group
An Otago ACC claimant support group has launched an online survey aimed at adding weight to its submissions to the United Nations over ACC-related access to justice issues.
UN response satisfies
UN response satisfies
Dunedin ACC campaigner Dr Denise Powell feels ''great'' satisfaction that a United Nations committee is raising with the Government several disability-related issues highlighted by Otago ACC claimants.
ACC actions unlawful: judge
ACC actions unlawful: judge
A district court judge has upheld an appeal by Dunedin ACC claimant Dr Denise Powell against being required to sign an ACC consent form in a case with ''serious ramifications'' for ACC.
Battle with ACC 'worse than robbery'
Battle with ACC 'worse than robbery'
A Dunedin dairy worker held up by a knife-wielding man for 45 minutes, says her battle with ACC left her severely traumatised.
ACC consent form used illegally
ACC consent form used illegally
The onus is on ACC to rectify big privacy-related problems resulting from a consent form the corporation has used unlawfully, Dunedin ACC lawyer Peter Sara says.
ACC trespass notices few in South
ACC trespass notices few in South
Seven trespass notices were issued to clients of southern ACC offices in the past three years.
ACC claims issues raised with UN
ACC claims issues raised with UN
Some ACC claimants are being ''denied justice'' through problems in accessing a ''very small pool'' of lawyers specialising in ACC cases, and the high costs often involved in challenging ACC decisions.
ACC transport bill rises by 75%
ACC transport bill rises by 75%
The cost of transporting ACC clients in Otago has risen significantly.
Holiday injury toll tops 1000
Holiday injury toll tops 1000
While no injuries involved rogue reindeer or fur-trimmed red-suited men catching fire were reported in Otago, the excitement of the Christmas holiday period still got the better of some people.
ACC 'missed an opportunity'
ACC 'missed an opportunity'
Through delays in changing a controversial medical privacy consent form, ACC has missed a big chance to rebuild trust and confidence after earlier privacy breaches.
Claim ACC ignoring surgical costs
Claim ACC ignoring surgical costs
The public health system should be clawing back all of the money it spends on surgery performed on patients whose claims are later accepted by ACC, Dunedin ACC lawyer Peter Sara says.
ACC levy reductions
ACC levy reductions
Any mention of changes to New Zealand's no-fault accident compensation scheme is bound to be accompanied by howls of outrage from affected parties.
$10,000 goes to Acclaim
$10,000 goes to Acclaim
An Otago ACC support group has gained a $10,000 New Zealand Law Foundation award to prepare a report to the United Nations over claimed non-compliance with a UN Convention on rights of the disabled.
55 claims to ACC for Taser injuries
55 claims to ACC for Taser injuries
Dozens of claims relating to Taser injuries, including burns and lacerations, have been received by the Accident Compensation Corporation.
Skiers, elderly top ACC injuries
Skiers, elderly top ACC injuries
Skiers and older people are most at risk of injury, according to the first geographical breakdown of New Zealand accident statistics.
Forklift injuries cost $1.92m
Forklift injuries cost $1.92m
Forklift-related injuries cost the Government nearly $2 million last year, with the number of claims made the lowest in the past 10 years.