The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a rear-end motor vehicle collision, claiming entitlement to income replacement benefits (IRBs), medical benefits, and the cost of a psychological assessment.
The respondent argued the applicant suffered only minor injuries subject to the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).
The Tribunal found that the applicant sustained a mild concussion, removing him from the MIG.
However, the Tribunal dismissed the claim for IRBs, finding insufficient evidence that the applicant's soft tissue injuries or concussion caused a substantial inability to perform the essential tasks of his pre-accident employment as a cabinet-maker.
Claims for physiotherapy, chiropractic treatment, and assistive devices were denied as not reasonable and necessary.
The Tribunal granted the cost of a psychological assessment, finding it reasonable based on an initial screening.
The Tribunal also awarded $150 in costs to the respondent due to the applicant's breach of a direction not to communicate with a witness during the hearing.
