A FORMER taxi driver whose vehicle was sandwiched in a six-car collision along the Central Expressway over two years ago has sued the drivers of the three cars behind him for compensation.
Mr Ang Kim Seng, now 51, injured his neck in the November 2006 crash which left him a tetraplegic - his four limbs are paralysed - with no hope of recovery.
A trial to decide whether the three drivers are liable to pay him damages started in the High Court yesterday.
It is understood he is seeking compensation of about $800,000 to $900,000, although the present hearing does not deal with quantum.
Mr Ang's taxi was the third in the six-car collision along the CTE near the Moulmein exit on Nov 17, 2006.
In his lawsuit, Mr Ang has alleged negligence, claiming that the three drivers were responsible for his injuries as they caused rear collisions to his taxi.
But the defendants, each represented by a different lawyer, deny they were negligent. They allege that Mr Ang was hurt when he crashed into the car in front of him even before he was rear-ended.
A gaunt-looking Mr Ang attended court yesterday strapped to a stretcher trolley, accompanied by two family members and a maid.
For the full story, read Tuesday's edition of The Straits Times.
paralysed ? Then must sue ...... must sue if even 50-50 chance .
By Singapore's law , the vehicle that hit his cab directly , will bear all cost , nothing to fight on !
No matter how many cars behind .
Then it's another law suit if sued vehicle want to sue that vehicle behind again ...
Lost of income accordingly to his tax report . Until 55 years old i think ....
$600,000 should not be a problem for the insurance company .
Originally posted by QX179R:A FORMER taxi driver whose vehicle was sandwiched in a six-car collision along the Central Expressway over two years ago has sued the drivers of the three cars behind him for compensation.
Mr Ang Kim Seng, now 51, injured his neck in the November 2006 crash which left him a tetraplegic - his four limbs are paralysed - with no hope of recovery.
A trial to decide whether the three drivers are liable to pay him damages started in the High Court yesterday.
It is understood he is seeking compensation of about $800,000 to $900,000, although the present hearing does not deal with quantum.
Mr Ang's taxi was the third in the six-car collision along the CTE near the Moulmein exit on Nov 17, 2006.
In his lawsuit, Mr Ang has alleged negligence, claiming that the three drivers were responsible for his injuries as they caused rear collisions to his taxi.
But the defendants, each represented by a different lawyer, deny they were negligent. They allege that Mr Ang was hurt when he crashed into the car in front of him even before he was rear-ended.
A gaunt-looking Mr Ang attended court yesterday strapped to a stretcher trolley, accompanied by two family members and a maid.
For the full story, read Tuesday's edition of The Straits Times.
Hope that doesn't occur again...