Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
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Provides economic support for
injured people and aims to reduce the physical impact of injury
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Is a no fault, compulsory scheme
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NZers gave up right to sue in
return for specified support
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Resources available:
o Costs of retrieval from accident scene
o Costs of diagnosis and physical rehabilitation
o Compensation for loss of earnings (80% of pre-injury income after 1 week
off work)
o Vocational support: retraining if necessary to return to work
o Range of personal support to help make living with an injury more
comfortable
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