Number of Accidents Resulting in Injuries (2014 – 2018)

The Singapore roads are no stranger to traffic accidents, with over 7500 accidents involving injuries reported in 2018. 

Singapore is always viewed as a safe state internationally. So it may come as a blow that Singapore had the second-highest road fatality rate compared to four similar-sized cities.

Are you responsible for an accident?

The rate of occurrence of an accident is higher than ever, and it can happen anywhere.

If you find yourself responsible for a traffic accident, the victim may sue you for compensation.

Ways to prove your innocence –

There are ways to prove you were not faulting or reduce your share of the blame through legal mechanisms.

The injured person can make property damage claims –

• Cost of transporting a vehicle for repair
• Cost of servicing
• Cost of temporary transport arrangement while the primary vehicle is under repair

Under personal damage, the injured person can claim –

• Compensation for suffering and inconvenience
• Medical expense
• Compensation for lost prospects arising from permanent damage
• Claims for loss of dependencies
• Bereavement damages
• Loss of income source due to bodily damage

Depending on the degree of wear and your direct involvement in the accidents, the compensation amount may vary.

If you are held accountable for deliberately causing harm, the case falls under the scope of criminal law.

Steps to build your defense –

In case the plaintiff decides to sue you, here are the steps you can take to build your defense –

1. Avoid pleading guilty to the charges and reimburse the claimed amount immediately. In case the victim is partially responsible, they will not be held accountable at all.
2. Report the accident details to your insurance company. They will open a case and investigate the events and evidence.
3. On completing the evaluation, the insurance company decides on their course of action –
   1. Negotiate with the plaintiff and settle the amount on your behalf
   2. Assign a lawyer to you and settle the dispute in court
   3. Refuse coverage as your case does not comply with your insurance policy
4. In case the insurance company cannot resolve the issue, hire a lawyer, and prepare for court. Build a defense to reduce your liability and undermine the claims made by the plaintiff.

The plaintiff’s claim is valid only if they can prove you owe them the duty of care and have failed to take requisite action. They must prove your actions directly led to the consequences.

You can claim the plaintiff was partially responsible for the accident or did not take reasonable measures to avoid the injury in your defense.

The court will also dismiss the case if you can prove the victim committed illegal activities during the incident.

Courts bind the victim with a duration within which they must file the claim.

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