Personal Injury & Work Injury Lawyer Singapore

What we handle

The work, in plain terms.

Road traffic accidents

Motorcyclists, drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians. We deal with the insurers, gather the medical evidence, and put a realistic value on both your injuries and your financial losses.

Workplace injuries and workers' compensation

Two routes exist. A claim under the Work Injury Compensation Act does not require you to prove that anyone was at fault and is usually faster. A common law claim requires proof of negligence, takes longer, and is not capped in the same way. You generally cannot pursue both, so the choice matters. We will explain which route suits your situation before you commit to either.

Public liability and slip and fall

Injuries in shopping centres, HDB common areas, worksites and other premises where an occupier has failed to keep the place reasonably safe.

Insurance claims and disputes

Where an insurer delays, underpays or declines a claim, we take up the policy wording and press the point. We also advise on the interaction between an insurance payout and a claim against the party at fault.

Medical evidence and the value of a claim

The value of an injury claim is driven by medical evidence. We arrange the specialist reports that establish the injury and its long-term effect, because that is what an insurer will ultimately respond to.

How it works

Three steps, no mystery.

Tell us what happened

A short call, an email or a message. You explain the situation in your own words. There is no charge for finding out whether we are the right firm for you.

We give you a straight assessment

What your position is, what the process looks like, roughly how long it takes, and what it is likely to cost. If we think you do not have a case, we will say so.

We act, and you deal with Mr Tan

You are not handed to a junior. The lawyer you met is the lawyer running your matter, and you can reach him.

Questions

Questions we are asked.

General information, not advice on your situation. For that, speak to us.

How long do I have to bring a claim?

Time limits apply and they are strict. Personal injury claims in Singapore are generally subject to a three-year limitation period running from the date of the accident, although exceptions exist. Work injury claims under the Work Injury Compensation Act have their own, much shorter, notification timelines. The practical advice is simple: speak to us early rather than late.

Should I accept the insurer's first offer?

Not before you understand what the injury is actually worth. First offers are often made before the full medical picture is known, and once you accept, that is usually the end of the matter. We would rather look at the medical evidence with you first.

What will it cost me?

We will explain our fee arrangement in writing before any work begins. Please raise the question of cost at the first meeting. We would far rather have that conversation at the start than at the end.

Do I need to go to court?

Most personal injury claims settle without a trial. But a claim is far more likely to settle on sensible terms if the other side can see that it is properly prepared and that you are willing to see it through.

Speak to the lawyer who will handle your matter.

Tell us briefly what has happened. We will tell you honestly whether we can help, what the process looks like, and what it is likely to cost.

Book a Consultation Call +65 6339 8048

Telephone

+65 6339 8048

kiong@cktan.com.sg

Office

114 Lavender Street, CT Hub 2

Personal Injury, Work Injury & Insurance Claims