Matthew GT Glass

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.

The respondent denied benefits on the basis that the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).

The applicant argued she suffered psychological injuries and a concussion, which would warrant removal from the MIG.

The Tribunal found insufficient evidence linking the applicant's psychological complaints to the accident, noting they were attributed to family and work stress.

The Tribunal also found the medical evidence did not support a concussion diagnosis.

Consequently, the Tribunal held the applicant's injuries were predominantly minor and she was not entitled to the disputed treatment plan or interest.

The applicant sought income replacement benefits (IRBs) and physiotherapy following a motor vehicle accident.

The respondent denied the benefits, arguing the applicant failed to provide requested employment and medical documents.

The Tribunal found the applicant did not comply with section 33 requests for information without a reasonable explanation, disentitling him to IRBs.

Furthermore, the applicant failed to provide objective medical evidence demonstrating a substantial inability to perform the essential tasks of his pre-accident employment.

The claim for physiotherapy was dismissed as statute-barred under the two-year limitation period.