How it works

Make an injury claim to the ACC at a medical or physiotherapy clinic.

If ACC refuses to cover the claim, you can seek a review.

If dissatisfied with the reviewer’s decision, you can appeal to the district court.

An appeal to higher courts can be made on a point of law.

District court appeals

About a third of claimants’ appeals were allowed, of more than 200 cases studied.

Fewer than 40% of claimants had a lawyer.

Success rates

50% — lawyers 30% — self-represented claimants 20% — advocates