An appellant challenging a refusal of serious injury leave under s.93(4)(d) of the Transport Accident Act 1986 must demonstrate specific error or that the determination was plainly wrong or wholly erroneous. The 'serious long-term impairment' criterion embraces interference with enjoyment of life as well as disablement from work. The question whether an order refusing leave is interlocutory (requiring leave to appeal) remains open.
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