Thomas v Accident Compensation Corporation (Mental Injury) [2023] NZACC 103 [pdf, 310 KB]
...concussion and whiplash injury. [5] On 22 January 2013, the Corporation accepted claim for cover for head injury (concussion) whiplash and sprain of the shoulder and upper arm. Ms Thomas was initially referred to the Corporation’s Concussion Service for treatment. In due course she received weekly compensation. [6] On 23 January 2013, an x-ray was done of Ms Thomas’ cervical spine and left shoulder by Dr B Chisholm, Radiologist. No acute bone damage or joint injury was seen...