Tort Claims & Civil Liabilities
“Negligence, Bodily Injury & Property Damage Compensation”
Overview & Legal Representation
When an act of negligence, recklessness, or civil wrongdoing causes physical injury, psychological trauma, or financial damage to your property, Malaysian tort law provides actionable legal avenues for complete restitution.
Featured by Trusted Malaysia as one of the Top 6 Personal Injury Law Firms in Malaysia, Messrs. Low, Wah Chin & Co. provides commanding advocacy across tort law and civil liabilities. Principal counsel Ms. Ava Rachel Low brings seasoned trial experience gained from managing complex insurance litigation, professional indemnity defense, and bodily injury portfolios with premier litigation firms including Azim, Tunku Farik & Wong and Murali B. Pillai & Associates.
We quantify every head of damage under the Civil Law Act 1956—pursuing General Damages (for pain, suffering, disability, and loss of amenities) and Special Damages (for past and future medical treatments, rehabilitation, home modifications, and actuarial Loss of Future Earnings).
Statutory Authorities & Precedential Grounding
Our legal briefs, applications, and advisory in this discipline are grounded in the following Malaysian statutes and authoritative precedents:
What We Handle in This Practice Discipline
How We Progress Your Matter
Liability & Medical Assessment
⏱ 1-2 WeeksReviewing police report, sketch plan, hospital discharge summaries, and medical reports.
Actuarial Damage Quantification
⏱ 2-3 WeeksComputing General Damages (pain/suffering) and Special Damages (medical/loss of earnings).
Insurer Negotiations & Settlement
⏱ 1-3 MonthsPresenting comprehensive claims bundle to insurance adjusters for maximum out-of-court payout.
Court Litigation (Sessions/High Court)
⏱ 6-12 MonthsIssuing proceedings when insurer offers are inadequate, securing judicial award with interest.
Frequently Asked Questions (Tort Claims & Civil Liabilities)
General Damages compensate for non-monetary losses such as physical pain, suffering, loss of limbs/faculties, and loss of amenities of life. Special Damages compensate for exact financial expenses incurred, such as hospital bills, vehicle repair costs, travel, and past lost wages.
What to Prepare Before Your Consultation
For Tort Claims & Civil Liabilities. Having these documents ready enables senior counsel to evaluate your statutory merits swiftly.
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