Advocates & Solicitors | Commissioner for Oaths | Notary Public
Advocates & Solicitors | Commissioner for Oaths | Notary Public
Personal Injury
Your well-being is our priority. In the aftermath of an accident, we are here to protect your rights and secure the compensation you need to move forward.
Our lawyers have had many years of dealing with personal injury and property damage cases. Whether arising from traffic accidents, industrial accidents, or accidents in public places, a number of which have been reported in law journals or newspapers, some of which involved over $1,000,000 in compensation sought or awarded.
At JK Law Chambers, one of the areas we specialise in is Personal Injury Law, focusing on motor-related accidents and injuries that occur in public places. Our dedicated team of legal professionals is committed to helping victims seek the compensation they deserve for their injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, loss of work prospects against insurance companies covering the party who caused the harm, and who seek to delay or deny giving fair compensation to you. We also have experience in dealing with accidents involving foreign vehicles, and getting compensation even in hit-and-run cases.
Motor-Related Accidents: Whether you’ve been involved in a car, motorcycle, or pedestrian accident, we understand the complexities of personal injury claims in the context of motor vehicle incidents. Our lawyers will work diligently to investigate the circumstances of your accident, gather evidence, and negotiate with insurance companies to ensure you receive fair compensation.
Injuries in Public Places: If you’ve suffered an injury due to unsafe conditions in public spaces—such as slip and fall accidents, inadequate security, or poorly maintained facilities—our team is here to help. We will assess your case, identify liable parties, and advocate for your rights to hold them accountable for their negligence.
Other types of cases:
Medical Malpractice: Involves injuries or undesirable outcomes arising from medical care, sometimes despite you consenting to the treatment and where consent forms include waivers this does not automatically mean u are not able to make a claim if there has been negligence
Work Injury Compensation (Workman compensation)
If you have suffered injury in the course of work, you can make a claim against the negligent party. If however you have been hurt because of something you did yourself, as long as it is in the course of work, you may still be able to make a claim under the work injury compensation act. The extent of compensation you will receive in such a case may be improved with inputs from us.
Occupiers’ liability such as accidents in buildings, business establishments and public places. Sometimes it may be the relevant town councils who are responsible or relevant government agencies such as NEA, NParks, etc.
Case Studies
Case Study 1
JKLC pushed forward a novel case, in which compensation was successfully claimed in court proceedings for a hawker who was a victim in a traffic accident but actually ended up earning more money after the accident by switching careers to becoming an insurance agent. JKLC argued and the court accepted that notwithstanding that that he earned more as an insurance agent. The case was reported by CNA and the Straits Times, Mothership and Singapore Academy of Law/Lawnet.
SGD 250,000
Case Study 2
JKLC helped a police officer who who was injured in a motor-cycle accident claim for more than $150,000 including for loss of promotion prospects.
SGD 150,000
Case Study 3
A case one of our lawyers defended against was a claim by a public servant who was injured in a traffic accident. The initial claim was for more than $2 million consisting claim for pain and suffering, of loss of promotion prospects and impact on his superannuation scheme. After a vigorous defence, the claim was reduced to $11,000.
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