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ACC Battles?

Well, it's a new year... I've been very lazy with my writing. But a fresh start - better late than never...

Last year I wrote a brief note about the ACC - "ACC issues" - I noted the huge surplus the ACC had, and how you should argue with them if you think you are being hard done by.

This comment is in a similar vein.

I have seen a number of cases recently where the ACC have claimants sign a massive pile of documents. You need to be very careful what you sign, because the ACC will never lose a document and it may come back to haunt you.

For example, if you believe you need further treatment, never agree to sign a document which says further treatment not needed at this time. You need to argue your position. If you don't agree make sure it is recorded in the documents that you don't agree. If the ACC proceed and you don't think that's right, apply to have the decision reviewed (a free service and involving independent persons).

The best advice when dealing with the ACC is to not give up if you think you are being hard done by. You need to persist. You should never be rude - nothing is achieved by that - but make it very clear you don't agree with what is going on, and clearly explain why you don't agree. If you need a support person to attend meetings with you, always make sure you have that person available. If you need somebody to write formal complaints for you, do that.

In the end if you 'sit back and do nothing' you will usually end up with a result you don't want - usually not getting paid!

If you wish to discuss ACC issues with me, or have me assist you with your dealings with the ACC, please contact me - Graham Day, Lawyer

• Posted By: Graham Day on Thu, 13th Feb 2014 @ 10:49:22

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