Questão jurídica principal
Whether the elevator accident caused the insured's disc lesions and entitled her to accident benefits beyond 2005-04-16.
Decisão extraída
The evidence established only a temporary aggravation of an existing degenerative spinal condition, not a predominantly accident-caused disc injury; benefits after 2005-04-16 were not owed.
Fundamentação extraída
The court relied on consistent medical assessments showing degenerative findings, delayed symptom presentation, continued work without immediate incapacity, prior back trouble, and obesity. The private expertise was based on an inaccurate history and did not outweigh the other medical opinions.