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ACC & Injury lawyers in Christchurch

1 lawyer whose firm covers ACC and injury work in Christchurch. Each lawyer was checked on the New Zealand Law Society's register before being listed — check again before you hire, as people move firms. Browsing Lawvoo is free.

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Christian Pinkney · Associate · ACC & Injury · Christchurch

74 Armagh Street, Christchurch

Associate in the firm's Christchurch litigation team. His areas include ACC disputes and employment, as well as estate and trust disputes and mediation; the firm's ACC page names him as its contact for ACC reviews and appeals.

About ACC and injury law in New Zealand

New Zealand's ACC scheme covers most injuries instead of lawsuits: you generally can't sue for an injury ACC covers. Lawyers in this area help with ACC claims and with challenging ACC decisions through review and appeal.

  • Under the ACC scheme you generally can't sue in court for an injury that ACC covers.
  • If your injury isn't covered by ACC and someone else caused it, you may be able to sue them for damages.
  • Even where ACC covers an injury, exemplary damages may be sought for particularly blatant or reckless conduct.
ACC & Injury lawyers across New Zealand

Common questions about ACC and injury lawyers in Christchurch

Can I sue someone for an injury in New Zealand?

Generally not for an injury that ACC covers — the ACC scheme replaced that right. You may be able to sue if your injury isn't covered by ACC, and exemplary damages may be sought for particularly blatant or reckless conduct.

Can I challenge an ACC decision?

Yes. ACC can reconsider its decision, you can ask for an independent review, and review decisions can be appealed to the District Court.

Are the lawyers listed in Christchurch licensed?

Every lawyer listed was checked on the New Zealand Law Society's register of lawyers before being added, and each held a current practising certificate. Complaints about a lawyer go to the Law Society's Lawyers Complaints Service (0800 261 801).

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