ACC comes through! Don't give them grief!

[Sniper]

Good on ya Dave

[Edbear]

Good onyer mate! A positive attitude and a fair mind when dealing with these Govt. departments goes a long way with them and they'll do everything they can to help someone genuine. They see a lot of idiots who try to rip them off, and in my experience they find it rather refreshing to deal wth an honest person who's trying to help themselves! And as Jimbo demonstrates with his comment, a good sense of humour goes a long way, too. Hope they reattached the bonce the right way round, Jimbo!

[jazbug5]

Dave, it is such wonderful news that things are finally moving along for you. More than anything, I am in absolute awe of your fantastic attitude towards everything... I can't wait to see what you're getting up to by the time I make it back to Welly..!

By the way, have you ever though about writing about your experiences?
You're a funny b*stard, and you actually have something to say.

[Colapop]

Wahoo!! Party time!! Dave is on the prowl all over again....



How's your 'My little Pony' riding lessons coming?

[Al]

Fantastic write up Dave!
All the best with your new adventures, you have the right attitude and you will always be the winner in whatever you do.

Too true about accident care and compensation in "the place we came from", thankfully we are in a civilised country now.

You take care
Al

[Two Smoker]

Wicked stuff dave!!! Also glad to see you doing some regular posting... What car have you decided on??? Will be good to catch up

[Oakie]

Good on you for giving credit to ACC. I've been dealing with them for 11 years as part of my job (Payroll) and I reckon they're great. They seem to have a genuine desire to help and are always hassling me for figures so they can pay compensation quickly.
Reading what they've done for you I certainly won't be grizzling about paying the ACC Levy portion of my rego anytime soon.

[sAsLEX]

All that for $200 per year. Not bad really . Sounds like you are moving ahead in leaps and bounds (albiet small ones) Keep on top.

But what about people on push bikes and horses and all those other activities that have accidents more often than us paying people!? This I dont understand.

[crashe]

Hey Dave, well done and good luck in finding the right car for you.

That's an awesome write up.... and typing all that with your left hand as well.

ACC do come to party, when pushed.
Im glad that they have been there for you all this time and will continue to be there for you for as long as you need them.

Great to seeing you posting on here a lot more often as well.

[Paul in NZ]

Good post Dave and I'm glad to hear you being so positive!

Let me know next time you are in town and we could grab a coffee or summat eh?

Paul N

[Postie]

i totally agree SC, i was well looked after when i decided to destroy Buggys bike rather then sell it. Home nurse visits every day, a couple of ops and plenty of kick ass titanium (i wanted a leg like robo-cop but alas, they said nay) but still i'm back in one piece and after about 11 months i was signed off. Its a long process when you break bits that were designed to stay together, but the surgeons, drs and nurses do a great job. I would happily tripple my ACC payments, people like me will never pay back what i have cost the system even if i ride till i'm 90.

[Hitcher]

Nice write-up Dave.

Yes, there are problems with a "no fault" accident compensation system. Particularly around issues of "entitlement" from "professional victims". But on the whole, the good outweighs the bad by a considerable margin.

Another issue is ACC's monopoly. But I have other priorities at the moment, other than taking that particular hobby horse out for a canter...

[Wellyman]

Good on ya dave! good to see you are in good spirts and doing well.
Wishing you all the best for the future,
Dan
(WM)

[Grahameeboy]

As Hitcher says there are some issues with 'Non Fault' compensation, however, good on ya and good that ACC has helped you form this positive attitude ontop of your obviously natural positive attitude so a bonus eh.

[sunhuntin]

very well written...didnt pick up a single typo....submit it to kiwirider perhaps? could be a hobby for when you have spare time....write up your recovery.

best of luck with the continuation of your healing....do you think oneday youll get back into bikes?

keep on keepin on.