SINGAPORE: A Singapore permanent resident who fractured his arms
and right leg in an accident involving a van was found to be "75 per
cent" liable for the accident, a judge ruled on Monday.
Hence, he is only entitled to a quarter of the claims, which will be assessed by the court later.
Mr
Thorben Langvad Linneberg, 41, a freelance consultant, had claimed for
general damages for his injuries, which include his "pain, suffering and
loss of amenities" and future transport expenses. He also claimed for
special damages close to S$263,000, including medical expenses and loss
of earnings.
Mr Linneberg, a Danish citizen, alleged that the
collision on June 3, 2009, at Clemenceau Avenue North was caused solely
by the negligence of Madam Leong Mei Kuen, who was driving the van.
Mr
Linneberg claimed that Mdm Leong had failed to keep a proper lookout
for his motorcycle and failed to signal right before executing the
U-turn or right turn.
His lawyer also suggested to Mdm Leong that she did not check her right wing and rear view mirror, as well as her blind spot.
Mdm
Leong denied his claims: She had checked for traffic on the opposite
side and on her side of the road before making the turn.
Mdm
Leong pointed out that she had stopped her vehicle to let a student
alight before the accident. She added that she had checked for traffic
and signalled right before engaging the gear to move off.
She alleged that Mr Linneberg was riding his motorcycle at an excessive speed and failed to keep a proper lookout.
Justice
Lai Siu Chiu ruled that Mdm Leong's evidence was consistent, while Mr
Linneberg made no mention of the speed he was travelling at when he was
interviewed by the Traffic Police. - TODAY
Dun wish to talk abt it...
But reminded me, some ppl dun even know wat's a speed limit.
obviously who got the better lawyer.