Road accident claim guides
Clear, sourced guides to every kind of road accident and injury claim in Malaysia, from motorcycle and passenger claims to fatal cases.
Evidence & documents
Compensation & losses
Claiming for aids and appliancesClaiming your future medical costsEstate claim versus dependency claimClaiming funeral expenses after a deathClaiming future medical and care costsWhat general damages coverClaiming home and nursing care costsHow compensation is worked outHow lost family support is valuedKeeping receipts for your claimClaiming your lost earnings before trialHow future earning capacity is valuedLost income claims for business ownersLost income claims for employeesLost income claims for gig workersOut-of-pocket costs you can claimHow to prove your lost incomeProving income loss when self-employedWhat special damages coverThe bereavement award, explainedWhat can reduce your claimWhen you were partly at faultWho can claim after a death
The claim process
Building your claim fileChoosing a lawyer for your claimDocuments you need for a claimEnforcing a judgmentFiling a claim in courtGetting a specialist medical reportGetting treatment firstHow pain and suffering is valuedIf you disagree with the outcomeInterim payments during a claimJPJ and Puspakom vehicle inspectionPre-trial, case management and mediationRecovering your medical costsReporting timeline: police and insurerSettlement and consent judgmentStatutory declaration for a late reportThe police sketch plan and keyUnderstanding a settlement offerWhat a lawyer actually does on your claimWhat happens at trialWhen two insurers are involvedYour first consultation: what to bring
Your situation
Making a car accident injury claimChild road accident claimFacing a low settlement offerMaking a cyclist accident claimInjured delivery riderE-hailing and delivery rider claimInjured e-hailing driverFamily of the breadwinnerForeigner accident claim in MalaysiaInjured car driverInjured car passengerInjured cyclistInjured motorcyclistInjured pedestrianInjured pillion riderLorry and commercial vehicle claimMaking a motorcycle accident claimParent of an injured childPassenger injury claimMaking a pedestrian accident claimSelf-employed and injured
Claims & insurance
Claim deadlines you need to knowClaim through insurance, or settle privately?Dealing with the loss adjusterCan you claim after a hit-and-run?How long a claim takesWhat knock-for-knock actually meansClaiming for your own vehicle damageMaking a road accident claimWhy motor claims go to the Sessions CourtBefore you accept a settlement offerThe claim process step by stepMaking a third-party injury claimClaiming when the other driver is uninsuredClaiming property damage from the other driverYour no-claim discount and a claim
Fatal accidents & families
Working with a lawyer
What to do now
How people lose their evidenceMistakes before signing a settlementMistakes to avoid at the sceneMistakes when dealing with insurersMistakes with medical treatment and reportsReporting the accident to insurersThe hours right after your crashWhat not to post after an accidentWhat to do after a road accidentWhy delaying treatment hurts a claimWhy not to admit fault at the scene