hearing loss Archive

  • frog

    Submit now or lawyer up later



    The Government estimates its cut to ACC cover for hearing loss will save up to $4 million a year. But it is not just that cost that will be borne by employers – there will be the associated costs of investigating and litigating damages claims by employees for low level hearing loss. Employers have a choice – submit in opposition to this now, or lawyer up later. read more
    November 25, 2009 9:31 am - No Comments
  • frog

    Gutting ACC – it’s just not fair: Hearing loss



    The ACC scheme is a social contract. Before ACC came into being, New Zealanders were able to sue each other for personal injury. We gave up that right, in return for the no-fault, comprehensive cover scheme that is ACC. National wants to erode the comprehensive cover aspect of the scheme in an ominous way. read more
    October 16, 2009 1:41 pm - 10 Comments