Notaries Public. Commissioners for Oaths
If you have sustained an injury as a result of your employment, you may be eligible for
a claim under the Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA). The WICA, administered by the
Ministry of Manpower, allows for a no-fault compensation scheme for employees injured in
the course of their employment, provided there has been some form of permanent
incapacity suffered.
Permanent incapacity is assessed by the relevant department in the Ministry of Manpower.
The compensation claimable is subject to the injury sustained, the degree of permanent
incapacity and your salary. The WICA scheme also includes payment for medical expenses
(including consultation, hospitalisation, treatment and future care etc), MC and
Hospitalisation wages, as well as compensation for death.
If you have suffered from a workplace injury, come speak to us to understand your
eligibility to claim under WICA and the adequacy or suitability of your WICA
compensation claim.
Like road traffic accident claims, personal injuries sustained in the course of
employment may also give rise to a possible claim in common law. The injured employee
must however, choose to submit a claim either through the Courts or under the WICA as
there cannot be double compensation of one claim.
In order to pursue a workplace compensation claim in common law, it must be shown that
the employer had failed to take steps to ensure the employees’ safety and that the
employee had suffered injury and loss because of such negligence. Examples of such
negligence in tort include failure to provide a safe place of work, failure to provide
proper work equipment and failure to implement proper systems of work.
Over the years, we have garnered substantial experience in work injury and industrial
accident claims. Our experienced team of associates and staff are well-placed to fight
for your compensation entitlements in Court, should the need arise. If you wish to
pursue a claim in common law or enquire about the best options available to you, speak
to us as soon as possible.
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