Patrick Yeo

Patrick Yeo is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2005 to 2024. The lawyer has handled 14 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 4 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in personal injury and road traffic act. Their track record shows a 29.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 1 complex case, representing 7% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Patrick Yeo has demonstrated expertise across 35 primary practice areas, with significant experience in personal injury and automobile accidents.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Personal Injury	14 cases	13% of total caseload	Highly Specialized79% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 14 cases which represents 13% of their total caseload.
Automobile Accidents	13 cases	12% of total caseload	Experienced73% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 13 cases which represents 12% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	10 cases	9% of total caseload	General Practice38% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 10 cases which represents 9% of their total caseload.
Contract Law	7 cases	7% of total caseload	General Practice26% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 7 cases which represents 7% of their total caseload.
Evidence	6 cases	6% of total caseload	General Practice48% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 6 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Road Traffic Act	5 cases	5% of total caseload	Highly Specialized81% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Negligence	5 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced69% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Measure of Damages	5 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced71% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Damages	5 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced72% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Traffic Accident Law	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced64% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Damages Assessment	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Evidence Law	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Loss of future earnings	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced69% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Causation	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Contributory negligence	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Commercial Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Interim Payment	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Traffic Accident	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Assessment of Damages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Civil Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Motor Vehicle Accidents	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Road Traffic Accident Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Loss of Earning Capacity	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Foreign Worker Rights	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Inconsiderate Driving	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Loss of Dependency	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Torts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Insurance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Wrongful Death	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Pre-trial loss of earnings	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Vicarious liability	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Employment Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Expert evidence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Patrick Yeo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Patrick Yeo has been affiliated with 4 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 9 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
KhattarWong	9 cases	64% of cases	Tan Kee Huat v Lim Kui Lin: Transfer of Personal Injury Claim to High Court(Oct 2012) Cai Xiao Qing v Leow Fa Dong: Negligence, Road Accident, Cyclist, Zebra Crossing(Mar 2012) Linneberg v Leong: Motor Accident Liability & Negligence(Feb 2012)
KhattarWong LLP	3 cases	21% of cases	Soh Lay Lian Cherlyn v Kok Mui Eng: Appeal on Personal Injuries Claim - Traffic Accident Liability(Jul 2015) Fong Khim Ling v Tan Teck Ann: Loss of Dependency Claim for Deceased Son(May 2013) Linneberg v Leong: Determining Liability in Road Traffic Accident Based on Negligence(Oct 2012)
Legal Solutions LLC	1 cases	7% of cases	Lim Ing Haan v Tuan ‘Abdu Qayyim: Damages Assessment for Loss of Future Earnings Due to Wrist Injury from Traffic Accident(Mar 2024)
Khattar Wong and Partners	1 cases	7% of cases	Tan Woei Jinn v Thapjang Amorthap: Assessment of Damages for Foreign Worker's Injury(Mar 2005)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Patrick Yeo's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 2.6
Complex Cases: 1 (7%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	52.4 parties avg	2.4	36%
Partial	53.0 parties avg	3.0	36%
Won	42.0 parties avg	2.0	29%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2005	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2010	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2011	43.3 parties avg	3.3
2012	52.0 parties avg	2.0
2013	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2015	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2024	12.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Patrick Yeo's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	5(36%)	36%
Partial	5(36%)	36%
Won	4(29%)	29%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	3,128,854.52	240,681.1213 cases	13

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2005	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2010	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2011	4 211	Lost: 2 cases (50.0%) Partial: 1 cases (25.0%) Won: 1 cases (25.0%)
2012	5 221	Lost: 2 cases (40.0%) Partial: 2 cases (40.0%) Won: 1 cases (20.0%)
2013	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2015	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2024	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 14 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Lim Ing Haan v Tuan ‘Abdu Qayyim: Damages Assessment for Loss of Future Earnings Due to Wrist Injury from Traffic Accident 25 Mar 2024 Tuan ‘Abdu Qayyim bin Tuan Isa (Defendant)Lost	25 Mar 2024	Tuan ‘Abdu Qayyim bin Tuan Isa (Defendant): Damages assessed against DefendantDamages assessed against the Defendant in the amount of $2,645,107.05 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
2	Soh Lay Lian Cherlyn v Kok Mui Eng: Appeal on Personal Injuries Claim - Traffic Accident Liability 26 Jul 2015 Soh Lay Lian Cherlyn (Appellant, Defendant)Won	26 Jul 2015	Soh Lay Lian Cherlyn (Appellant, Defendant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed with costs; Plaintiff's claim dismissed with costs (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
3	Fong Khim Ling v Tan Teck Ann: Loss of Dependency Claim for Deceased Son 13 May 2013 Tan Teck Ann (Respondent)Won	13 May 2013	Tan Teck Ann (Respondent): Appeal DismissedRespondent successfully defended against the appeal to increase damages for loss of dependency.
4	Tan Kee Huat v Lim Kui Lin: Transfer of Personal Injury Claim to High Court 29 Oct 2012 Lim Kui Lin (Defendant, Respondent)Lost	29 Oct 2012	Lim Kui Lin (Defendant, Respondent): Application AllowedApplication to transfer the action from the District Court to the High Court was allowed.
5	Linneberg v Leong: Determining Liability in Road Traffic Accident Based on Negligence 23 Oct 2012 Leong Mei Kuen (Respondent)Lost	23 Oct 2012	Leong Mei Kuen (Respondent): Respondent 100% liable for the accidentRespondent found 100% liable for the accident; costs awarded to the Appellant here and below (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
6	Cai Xiao Qing v Leow Fa Dong: Negligence, Road Accident, Cyclist, Zebra Crossing 28 Mar 2012 Cai Xiao Qing (Appellant)Won	28 Mar 2012	Cai Xiao Qing (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed with costs. The appellant’s share of blame for the accident is reduced by 20% to 70%, while the respondent’s contributory negligence is increased by 20% to 30% to reflect the fact that he collided into her vehicle, notwithstanding the fact that appellant should have but failed to notice the respondent’s approach and stop in time. I further award judgment to the appellant on her counterclaim with costs, based on 30% of $1,521.13. The assessment of damages for the respondent’s claim will therefore proceed on the basis of the appellant’s 70% liability. The currency is assumed to be SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
7	Linneberg v Leong: Motor Accident Liability & Negligence 02 Feb 2012 Leong Mei Kuen (Defendant, Respondent)Partial	02 Feb 2012	Leong Mei Kuen (Defendant, Respondent): Judgment for Defendant in partDefendant found 25% liable for the accident (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
8	Lee Wei Kong v Ng Siok Tong: Motor Accident, Damages Assessment for Brain Injury 12 Jan 2012 Ng Siok Tong (Respondent)Partial	12 Jan 2012	Ng Siok Tong (Respondent): Appeal partially successfulAppeal partially successful, with adjustments to damages for loss of future earnings, future psychiatric treatment, and mother's pre-trial loss of income. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
9	Tan Teck Boon v Lee Gim Siong: Damages for Traffic Accident Injuries and Loss of Earnings 13 Jul 2011 Richland Logistics Services Pte Ltd (Appellant, Defendant)Partial	13 Jul 2011	Richland Logistics Services Pte Ltd (Appellant, Defendant): Appeal allowed in partAppeal allowed in part; award for loss of future earnings reduced. The currency is assumed to be SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
10	Tan Ryan v Lua Ming Feng Alvin: Interim Payment Application & Motor Vehicle Insurance 13 Jun 2011 Lua Ming Feng Alvin (Defendant)Lost	13 Jun 2011	Lua Ming Feng Alvin (Defendant): Interim Payment OrderedInterim payment of $80,000 ordered to be paid to the plaintiff (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
11	Malvinder Singh Sanger v Sunjit Singh Gill: Personal Injury Claim Arising from Car Accident 05 May 2011 Sunjit Singh Gill (Defendant)Won	05 May 2011	Sunjit Singh Gill (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantJudgment in favour of the defendant; the plaintiff's claim was dismissed with costs. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
12	Tan Teck Boon v Lee Gim Siong: Damages Assessment for Road Accident Injuries and Loss of Earnings 30 Mar 2011 Lee Gim Siong (Defendant)Lost	30 Mar 2011	Lee Gim Siong (Defendant): Damages assessed at 90%Damages assessed at 90% against the first defendant. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
13	Lee Wei Kong v Ng Siok Tong: Assessment of Damages for Personal Injuries 28 Dec 2010 Ng Siok Tong (Defendant, Appellant)Partial	28 Dec 2010	Ng Siok Tong (Defendant, Appellant): Appeal allowed in partDefendant's appeals against the awards for pain and suffering and loss of amenities, loss of earning capacity, costs of future psychiatric treatment, and the mother’s loss of income were successful in part. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
14	Tan Woei Jinn v Thapjang Amorthap: Assessment of Damages for Foreign Worker's Injury 15 Mar 2005 Enbee Contractor Pte Ltd (Defendant, Appellant)Partial	15 Mar 2005	Enbee Contractor Pte Ltd (Defendant, Appellant): Appeal allowed in partThe appeal was allowed in part, resulting in a reduction of the damages awarded to the plaintiff. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.