V.P. Nathan & Partners, acting for Lonpac Insurance Bhd, secured a settlement of RM750,000 plus 10% costs — against a plaintiff’s settlement figure of RM3.3 million across fourteen heads of claim.
The Case
The plaintiff sustained significant injuries in a road accident on 13 January 2024. He was hospitalised for 19 days, confined to bed for six to seven months after discharge, and remained dependent on a wheelchair and crutches at the time of proceedings. Liability exposure was assessed at 80% to 100% against the insured.
When Both Sides Agree on the Injuries
Both the insurer’s appointed specialists and the plaintiff’s own specialists reached broadly consistent findings on the plaintiff’s injuries and care requirements. V.P. Nathan & Partners advised disciplined quantum management — identifying the correct range for each of the 14 heads of claim and building a court-ready defensible position.
Outcome
V.P. Nathan & Partners’ total quantum assessment on a 100% basis ranged from RM715,000 to RM965,000, against the plaintiff’s claim of RM3.3 million. The matter settled at RM750,000 plus 10% costs.