What unique feature characterizes New Zealand's accident compensation system managed by ACC?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. A universal, no-fault personal injury compensation scheme that bars private lawsuits for compensatory damages
- Step 1: Originating from the 1967 Woodhouse Report and passed in 1972, ACC provides treatment, rehabilitation, and earnings compensation regardless of fault. Step 2. In exchange, common law personal injury claims are statutory barred; individuals cannot sue in court for compensatory damages. Answer: A universal, no-fault personal injury compensation scheme that bars private lawsuits for compensatory damages. Why not the others: It remains a world-renowned social model for accidental injury support.
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