The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident, claiming entitlement to a non-earner benefit, treatment plans for physiotherapy and a psychological assessment, and interest.
The respondent denied the benefits on the basis that the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).
The Tribunal found that the applicant failed to establish chronic pain or a psychological impairment that would warrant removal from the MIG, preferring the respondent's psychological assessment over the applicant's.
As the injuries were predominantly minor and the applicant provided insufficient evidence regarding pre- and post-accident activities, the claims for the non-earner benefit and treatment plans beyond the MIG limit were dismissed.
