Mr. Neo, a 51 year old lorry driver who became paralysed as a result of a workplace accident has reached a settlement with his employers for a compensation sum of $710,000 in the High Court.
The accident happened on 14 June 2016 when the elevated platform Mr. Neo was walking on collapsed, causing him to fall from a height of 3.5m and sustain severe injuries to his spine and limbs.
Mr. Neo’s lawyers from Hoh Law Corporation, initiated a claim against Mr. Neo’s employers for negligence in ensuring a safe working environment. The compensation sum agreed upon was calculated based on Mr. Neo’s pain and suffering, cost of medical expenses, and loss of income due to the accident.
Reported by: Lian He Zao Bao, 7 July 2017
