TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1984//
TI  - Compensation for accident victims: The exemplary model of New Zealand
JO  - Journal of consumer policy
A1  - Whincup, M.
SP  - 497
EP  - 504
VL  - 7
IS  - 4
N2  - Compensation for accident victims is handled by tort law unless specific insurance or compensation schemes exist. Tort law has proved to be unjust, costly, and protracted. Strict liability will not change the basic deficiencies of the tort system.     New Zealand has introduced a comprehensive compensation scheme for personal accidents including workplace, traffic, and household. The author gives some details of the functioning of the system which he regards as both efficient and just. Even though there may be some points of dispute (lump sum payments, ceilings, etc.), the scheme should be considered for introduction in other countries - though recently rejected in England by the Pearson Report.<p />
LA  - 
SN  - 0168-7034
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00380243
ID  - ref1
ER  -