Australia, June 16 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement May 16:
1. LEEMING JA: I agree with Stern JA.
2. KIRK JA: I agree with Stern JA.
3. STERN JA: Ms Yangzom was hit by a utility vehicle on 13 June 2018 whilst on a pedestrian crossing. Shortly after the accident she submitted a claim for personal injury benefits under the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (NSW) (the Act) on account of injuries she described to her lower lumbar/sacral spine, right pelvis, right and left hip, right knee and patella, and shoulder. A dispute arose between Ms Yangzom and Allianz Australia Insurance Limited (Allianz), the compulsory third party insurer of the vehicle, as to the percentage of permanent impairmen...