Question juridique clé
Whether the insured person was entitled to an additional hand wheelchair under disability insurance despite already receiving an electric scooter
Solution extraite
No. The existing electric scooter adequately covered the relevant mobility needs, and the claimed additional hand wheelchair was not necessary in the circumstances.
Motifs extraits
The court held that entitlement to mobility aids is limited to what is necessary, simple and appropriate. The relevant mobility and environmental-contact purposes relate to the areas near the home and workplace. For wider mobility and travel, the insured person would have to choose an electric wheelchair suitable for both surroundings and outings, in line with the duty to mitigate damage.