Road accidents are commonplace in urban Singapore, and the guilty are prosecuted under the Road Traffic Act. 

Drunk driving endangers the lives of pedestrians and leads to unfortunate consequences.

Section 67(1) defines driving under intoxication (DUI) as a criminal offense.

Any person can be charged if they are caught driving in the following circumstances–

(a). Incapable of controlling a vehicle due to intoxication.

(b). Breath or blood alcohol levels are higher than the permissible level.

The Compensation

In case you are a victim of a road accident, you are entitled to receive compensation from the guilty party.

The court considers the degree of damage caused by the incident and the manner of driving that led to it.

Payment usually covers all medical bills and repairs required for your vehicles.

The court observes the degree of injury as –

Slight: Minor property damage and injuries

Moderate: Serious injuries and property damage, without long-term effects

Serious: Personal injuries leading to fractures, permanent damage, or surgeries

Very serious: Injuries leading to amputation or permanent impairment of senses.

How to claim the compensation?

You can hire a lawyer to represent you in court and frame the agreements between you and the guilty party.

Proper documentation of your terms is essential as evidence in the case. If you do not possess a written agreement, it may be challenging to convince the court.

If you seek local lawyers, they consult you on the accident details and create a timeline of the events.

They can prove that the vehicle’s driver was at fault, and the incident could have been avoided.

The defendant usually tries to change the narrative in their favor.

They may attempt to prove the breath analyzer test was inaccurate due to instrument error or any medical conditions.

Hire a lawyer to claim the compensation

Finding a lawyer help, you protect your rights and navigate to a settlement.

Legal plans and third-party liability coverage schemes take care of your legal and medical expenses.

Lawyers can also represent your interests in court on your behalf if you cannot attend in person. The court passes the verdict based on the excess alcohol content in the accused’s blood, and the extend of the damage.

You can fill-up the form on our website and get in touch with expert legal advisors and lawyers to learn more about how to hire a lawyer in a drunk driving case.