Accident Claims

• Step One - The injured employee is required to inform his employer of the accident as soon as practicable. The employer should send the employee for medical treatment as soon as possible after the accident. All medical fees and expenses should be paid by the employer.
• Step Two - Filing of Work Injury Compensation Claim. Employee who wishes to claim compensation under the Work Injury Compensation Act (instead of seek damages under common law) has up to one year from the date of the accident to submit a claim to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
• Step Three - Undergoing Medical Assessment. Employees who are eligible to claim work injury compensation will be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine the extent of the injury or injuries suffered. This is for the purpose of determining the amount of compensation payable, if any. MOM will provide a Medical Report Form for Work Injury Compensation to the employer or employee.
• Step Four - Assessing Compensation Payable. Upon receipt of the completed medical report form from the clinic/hospital, MOM will assess the compensation amount payable and issue a Notice of Assessment (NA) to the employee, employer and insurer (if any). The NA will indicate the amount of compensation awarded, if any.
• Step Five - Making an Election to Claim Work Injury Compensation. If no party has objected to the Notice of Assessment (NA) within 14 days after the service of the NA, the claim will be concluded on the 15th day. The employer (or his insurer) is required to pay the compensation amount within 21 days after the service of the NA.

To gain compensation from a accident claim you must show