Estate can recover medical bills paid by insurer, rules court
The Court of Appeal says insurance payments do not reduce the liability for medical costs incurred before an accident victim’s death.
The Court of Appeal has ruled that an estate can recover medical expenses paid by an insurer, even if the bills were covered. This decision was made in the case of Siow Kai Xin, a teenager who died after a road accident in 2017. The Court of Appeal overturned the High Court's decision, which initially found Siow 60% liable and Nazri Hamzah 40% liable for the accident.
The Court of Appeal restored the sessions court's 60:40 apportionment but varied the quantum to include proven medical expenses. The estate will receive approximately RM470,000, including interest, from the insurer of Nazri's car.
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