Personal Injury

No, you cannot claim both WICA compensation and common law damages for the same work injury — choosing one bars the other under Singapore law.

Yes, if you were injured while working in Singapore, you may be entitled to compensation under the Work Injury Compensation Act 2019 (WICA), regardless of fault.

The maximum WICA compensation amount for death or permanent incapacity is S$195,000, as set by the Work Injury Compensation Act.

WICA covers injuries arising out of and in the course of employment, including accidents, occupational diseases, and prescribed conditions — but excludes injuries caused solely by employee’s wilful disobedience or intoxication.

Yes, a domestic worker in Singapore can claim compensation under the Work Injury Compensation Act 2019 if they suffer a work-related injury or disease.

A WICA claim in Singapore typically takes up to 14 days for the employer to report the injury, and the Ministry of Manpower aims to resolve claims within 30 working days after receiving all required documents.

Yes, you may claim compensation under the Work Injury Compensation Act 2019 if injured during an overseas work trip — provided the injury arises out of and in the course of your employment.

Yes, you can still claim compensation even if your employer did not have work injury insurance — the Work Injury Compensation Act 2019 holds employers directly liable.

If you were hit by a car while cycling in Singapore, you may claim compensation under the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act — the driver’s insurer must pay for your injuries, regardless of fault, up to the statutory minimum cover.

If the driver’s insurer refuses your claim, you may sue the driver directly — and under Singapore law, their insurer must pay any court-ordered compensation up to the policy limit.

No, Singapore does not have a formal pre-action protocol for motor accident claims.

Yes, a Grab driver is covered for motor accident claims under Singapore law if the vehicle is used with the owner’s consent and is insured for third-party risks as required by law.

Yes, the occupier of a shopping mall in Singapore may be liable for your slip if they failed to take reasonable care to ensure the premises were safe.

Liability depends on whether the playground operator or owner breached their duty of care under the Civil Law Act, causing your child’s injury.

In Singapore, you can claim damages for personal injury covering pain and suffering, loss of earnings, medical expenses, and future care needs — calculated under the Civil Law Act.

Yes, you may receive interim payments under the Work Injury Compensation Act 2019 if you are temporarily or permanently disabled due to a work injury and have filed a claim.

Yes, you can claim for pain and suffering in Singapore if you've suffered personal injury due to someone else's fault, under the Civil Law Act.

Loss of future earnings in Singapore is calculated based on the victim’s actual loss of earning capacity, assessed objectively with reference to age, health, occupation, and probable career trajectory — not just past earnings.

Yes, you can claim for loss of future earning capacity in Singapore if you suffer a personal injury caused by someone else’s negligence or breach of duty.

Singapore law does not provide a fixed 'bereavement award' for dependants; instead, the Civil Law Act allows dependants to claim damages for loss of dependency, but excludes bereavement damages for adults.

Yes, the family can sue for medical negligence causing death under Singapore law, but only through a claim brought by the deceased’s estate under the Civil Law Act.

For a personal injury claim in Singapore, you generally need medical reports from registered doctors documenting your diagnosis, treatment, and extent of disability or incapacity — especially if claiming under the Work Injury Compensation Act 2019.

Yes, you can still claim compensation in Singapore even if you were partially at fault — your damages will be reduced by the percentage of your own fault.

Yes, you may claim criminal compensation in Singapore if the offender is convicted — the court can order compensation as part of the sentence under the Criminal Procedure Code. The Civil Law Act does not govern criminal compensation claims.