Document background
A Personal Injury Letter of Claim is a crucial document within New Zealand's personal injury legal framework, which is primarily governed by the ACC scheme. This document is used when initiating a claim in those exceptional circumstances where legal action outside the ACC scheme is permitted, such as claims for exemplary damages or in cases involving certain types of mental injury. The letter must carefully navigate the requirements of the Accident Compensation Act 2001 while establishing grounds for claim in areas not covered by ACC. It typically includes detailed information about the incident, medical evidence, ACC claim status, and specific legal basis for seeking remedies outside the standard ACC process. Used correctly, this document serves as the first formal step in pursuing compensation or other remedies in cases where standard ACC coverage is insufficient or inapplicable.
