Lee Shergill LLP

20/01/2025

It may come as a shock to some, as it did to Kara's family, that the Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury Cases, published by the State Courts in 2010, values the pain and suffering for loss of an index finger at only $10,000. The compensation of $170,000 largely comprised other claims such as the risk that her earning capacity would be affected, that she should be allowed to have better a prosthetic, and reimbursement for expenses incurred towards medical bills and care provided by her parents.

We must commend the defence lawyer and his clients who contacted us promptly and displayed empathy and accountability by mediating the matter fairly and amicably to spare the family the ordeal of court proceedings.

We are glad for Kara and her family who struck us as close knit and extremely positive people, as they get to move on with their lives. It remains a concern to us, however, that the level of damages for pain and suffering in Singapore may not adequately reflect the suffering of injured victims.

A litigation firm specialising in injury, medical negligence, probate & family law

20/01/2025

It may come as a shock to some, as it did to Kara's family, that the Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury Cases, published by the State Courts in 2010, values the pain and suffering for loss of an index finger at only $10,000. The compensation of $170,000 largely comprised other claims such as the risk that her earning capacity would be affected, that she should be allowed to have better a prosthetic, and reimbursement for expenses incurred towards medical bills and care provided by her parents.

We must commend the defence lawyer and his clients who contacted us promptly and displayed empathy and accountability by mediating the matter fairly and amicably to spare the family the ordeal of court proceedings.

We are glad for Kara and her family who struck us as close knit and extremely positive people, as they get to move on with their lives. It remains a concern to us, however, that the level of damages for pain and suffering in Singapore may not adequately reflect the suffering of injured victims.

The settlement was reached through a mediation last September. Read more at straitstimes.com.

10/06/2024

Lee Shergill LLP lawyers - Mr Raj Singh Shergill and Ms Desiree Koh Jia Min have been representing Mr Alam in this ongoing case where what was supposed to be a routine procedure left him paralysed because insufficient care was taken in the use of an anaesthetic needle. In the result it penetrated his spinal cord and caused irreversible damage.

To compound his misery, the insurers delayed compensation causing him to be stranded in Singapore and his hospital bill to spiral past a million dollars.

Aside from legal representation we have also been visiting Mr Alam in hospital to provide support as he is alone in Singapore.

The firm’s motto has always been to make every claimant count and to champion the cause of the lay person and this continues to drive us to give our best every time.

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A businessman is suing his surgeon over an operation that allegedly left him paralysed and wheelchair bound, even as the hospital is suing the patient to recover medical bills exceeding S$1 million.

23/11/2023

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Thank you to all who voted and put their trust in us to do our best. Thank you to our team who go over and beyond the call of duty.
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14/10/2022

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The importance of good legal representation cannot be overstated, and it does not have to come at a huge cost.

Call Lee Shergill LLP at 65351376 or send an enquiry through their website.

06/09/2021

Unprecedented multiplier (no. of years) of 18 years awarded for loss of dependency in fatal claim for a 41 year-old fought by Lee Shergill LLP in a 4-day hearing in 2020.

In Singapore, where damages are largely driven by loss of income and future treatment costs, we successfully argued that the loss of financial support the Deceased would have provided be calculated over 18 years. The Defendant proposed 15 years, which was heavily discounted since the amount would be received as a lump-sum payment.

A battle is worth fighting if you have the right reinforcements.

We have advocated for an increase in the multiplier for a number of years and the release of actuarial tables to calculate the multiplier in cases to be heard on or after 1 April 2021 is a welcome step toward fairer compensation.

26/08/2021

Our 1st publication is out! In association with the Law Society Pro Bono Services & Migrant Workers Group. Everything you need to know about making a claim and how to go about it.

26/08/2021

Raj Shergill breaking things down for the Migrant Workers' Group on how to make a successful claim.

Good legal representation takes the guesswork out of stressful situations.

Rare sneak peek of what went on behind the scenes of our Workplace Injuries Video with Dipa Swaminathan from ItsRainingRaincoats and Raj Singh Shergill from Lee Shergill LLP.

We are in the midst of putting together the translated videos in collaboration with our talented volunteers, so do keep a lookout!

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09/07/2021

Lee Shergill LLP is proud to play our part for the Migrant Workers' Group. Together with the Law Society Pro Bono Services, we have prepared a series of FAQs answering their pertinent questions in the event of injury or accidents.

In line with our belief that every person deserves competent legal representation, we jumped at the chance to be part of this initiative that hits close to our hearts. Surely a small but certain step in the right direction.

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26/04/2021

WE ARE HIRING!
Position Available: Paralegal
Remuneration: Starting at $2,500 to $3,500 p.m. based on experience
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Industry Specialisation:
Litigation for traffic accidents, workplace injuries, occupier’s liability, product liability, intentional torts, medical negligence, insurance law and matrimonial law, amongst others.

Our Philosophy:
Lee Shergill LLP is a close-knit team with a passion to make the quality legal services accessible to everyone. Our reputation has grown organically through word of mouth and media coverage of our successful cases.

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Drop us a note about yourself together with your resume and current/expected salary.
Email: [email protected].

18/11/2020

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