Reading Time: 4 minutesThe beauty industry received the highest number of consumer complaints compared to other industries in 2018. Based on Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) reports in 2018, the number of complaints totalled a shocking 1,829. Out of these complaints, 50% were concerned about the loss of prepayments due to abrupt business closures and aggressive sales tactics. Asia […]
“Help! I Just Got Scammed Online Over My Holiday Bookings.”
Reading Time: 5 minutesPlanning your next getaway soon? A recent survey conducted by computer security software company, McAfee, revealed that nearly one in three Singaporeans had a history of being scammed or came close to being swindled when booking a holiday online[1]. Asia Law Network sits down with Viviene Sandhu, a litigation lawyer from Clifford Law, to understand […]
What happens if you cause a fatal traffic accident in Singapore?
Reading Time: 10 minutesIn the first quarter of 2018 alone, 38 people have died in 36 accidents on our country’s roads. You might still remember the harrowing fatal collision between a taxi and an oncoming car which led to the death of a 19-year old female student earlier this year. Traffic accidents are now becoming a weekly occurrence […]
Slip / Trip and Fall Cases – Tips On Gathering Good Evidence
Reading Time: 3 minutesType of slip / trip and fall cases The evidence required to support your claim in a slip / trip and fall case depends on the kind of accident that occurred. These accidents usually fall into one of the following three categories: Slip and fall on water, oil, or other foreign substance Slip / trip […]
Workplace Safety, Injuries, & The Law: A Practical Guide – Part Three
Reading Time: 6 minutesGiven the broad scope of this subject on workplace safety, workplace injuries, and the law, this guide will be presented in three parts, each addressing one of the following key areas: What is the employer’s “Golden Rule” in the context of workplace safety; Is it sufficient for employers to follow industry-wide practices for employee safety […]
Workplace Safety, Injuries, & The Law: A Practical Guide – Part Two
Reading Time: 4 minutesGiven the broad scope of this subject on workplace safety, workplace injuries, and the law, this guide will be presented in three parts, each addressing one of the following key areas: What is the employer’s “Golden Rule” in the context of workplace safety; Is it sufficient for employers to follow industry-wide practices for employee safety […]
Workplace Safety, Injuries, & The Law: A Practical Guide – Part One
Reading Time: 5 minutesGiven the broad scope of the subject of workplace safety, workplace injuries and the law, this guide is presented in three parts, each addressing the following key areas: What is the employer’s “Golden Rule” in the context of workplace safety; Is it sufficient for employers to follow industry-wide practices for employee safety measures; and How […]
4 Common Types of Accident Claims in Singapore
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you are injured in an accident and it was not your fault that the accident happened, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. This is to recover your losses, such as loss of income when you are unable to work and damage to your possessions. But, what are the situations in […]
What to do if you get into a traffic accident with a foreign vehicle
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you get into a traffic accident with a foreign or Malaysian vehicle and want to claim damages for your loss, you have three options: Opt for a private settlement; Claim against your own insurance policy; or Claim against the other party’s insurers in Malaysia Opt for a private settlement If there are minimal injuries […]