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All accidents should be reported to the insurance companies within 24 hours
or by the next working day. Insurance companies have their own 24-hour
hotlines. They may advise you to bring your vehicle to an approved reporting
centre or workshop. You are also advised to call for a tow truck service if
necessary. If you decide to resolve the matter with the other party
independently without informing your insurance company, be aware that the
insurance company may have the right to reject your claim or to claim from
you if any third party subsequently claims against you.
You should make a police report when the accident involves a government
vehicle, damage to government property, a foreign vehicle, a pedestrian or
cyclist, a hit-and-run case, or an injury requiring hospitalisation or
medical leave of 3 days or more. In any case, a police report can serve as
an official written record of the accident and it is advisable to lodge one
if you have been involved in a road traffic accident.
If you have sustained an injury as a result of your employment, you may be
eligible for a claim under the Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA). The
WICA, administered by the Ministry of Manpower, allows for a no-fault
compensation scheme for employees injured in the course of their employment,
provided there has been some form of permanent incapacity suffered.
Permanent incapacity is assessed by the relevant department in the Ministry
of Manpower. The compensation claimable is subject to the injury sustained,
the degree of permanent incapacity and your salary. The WICA scheme also
includes payment for medical expenses (including consultation,
hospitalisation, treatment and future care etc), MC and Hospitalisation
wages, as well as compensation for death.
If you have suffered from a workplace injury, come speak to us to understand
your eligibility to claim under WICA and the adequacy or suitability of your
WICA compensation claim.
Like road traffic accident claims, personal injuries sustained in the course of
employment may also give rise to a possible claim in common law. The injured
employee must however, choose to submit a claim either through the Courts or under
the WICA as there cannot be double compensation of one claim.
In order to pursue a workplace compensation claim in common law, it must be shown
that the employer had failed to take steps to ensure the employees’ safety and that
the employee had suffered injury and loss because of such negligence. Examples of
such negligence in tort include failure to provide a safe place of work, failure to
provide proper work equipment and failure to implement proper systems of work.
Over the years, we have garnered substantial experience in work injury and
industrial accident claims. Our experienced team of associates and staff are
well-placed to fight for your compensation entitlements in Court, should the need
arise. If you wish to pursue a claim in common law or enquire about the best options
available to you, speak to us as soon as possible.
Personal Injury Claims are claims arising from accidents that cause bodily and/or psychiatric injury, but may also include other consequential losses. These claims typically arise in situations such as in or .
Personal injury claims may also arise in other unfortunate circumstances. For example, we have dealt with cases involving:
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Compensation for personal injury claims include general damages for pain and
suffering, past and future medical expenses, loss of past and future wages, but
may also include other sums depending on each case.
Compensation is often paid out by an insurance company or an agency that manages
such claims. These companies have their own dedicated team of professionals to
manage a claim and the compensation sum payable. However, these companies cannot
provide you with legal advice and it is best that you seek independent
professional advice to determine the adequacy of the compensation offered and
other alternative remedies available to you.
Generally, the amount of legal fees payable by the claimant is dependent on the
claim’s complexity and the amount of work and time involved in resolving the
claim. Legal fees for successful claims in road traffic and industrial accident claims are
substantively borne by the insurers. Legal fees for road traffic accident claims
are also subject to the Public Trustee’s regulation.
Shengkai International Law Firm is Singapore's leading legal practice in personal
injury claims, with close to 30 years of experience and the support of
over a hundred staff.
Despite being an established community law practice, our clientele is
not restricted to local citizens as we have often acted for people from
other nationalities. No matter what your background is, we are here to
assist you.
Legal costs may appear to be prohibitive and in distressful times, this
may deter you from making a claim. However, we at Shengkai International Law Firm
firmly believe that legal fees should never obstruct your rights to
justice and fair compensation.
If you have sustained personal injuries from a work-related accident, a
road traffic accident or any other unfortunate accident, please feel
free to approach us and we will help you seek the compensation that you
deserve.