Table 2

Average ACC annual injury/claim statistics

Estimated annual no of claimsEstimated annual average costEstimated total cost*
Medical fees only1.45 m–0.5 m$500–$550774 m
Entitlement claims0.10 m–0.12 m6336 m
Total filed claims1.55 m–1.62 m$4000–$50007110 m
  • Derived from Department of Labour increasing choice in workplace accident compensation.

  • * Based on midpoints; $, NZ dollars; m, million.

  • ACC, Accident Compensation Corporation.