Principal
Evan Lee Sian Wen | Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Malaysia
Delivering dedicated advocacy across medical negligence, healthcare law, and professional conduct matters.
LL.B. (Hons.) University of Reading
PGDip in Bar Professional Training, Cardiff University
Barrister-at-Law of the Middle Temple (England & Wales)
Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court in Malaya
MMIArb, Professional Diploma in International Arbitration
Evan was called to the Bar of England & Wales in 2015 and the Malaysian Bar in 2016. He read law at the University of Reading and was trained as a barrister in Prifysgol Caerdydd. He also holds a professional diploma in International Arbitration and is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators and the Medico-Legal Society of Malaysia. He has conducted trials and hearings in the High Court and Subordinate Courts and appeared as counsel in the appellate courts.
Evan’s primary area of practice is dispute resolution. He primarily advises on disputes arising from medical malpractice & professional misconduct and appears as counsel for patients and healthcare providers to resolve medicolegal disputes in Court and the Malaysian Medical Council and Malaysian Dental Council.
Evan’s work includes interaction between various disciplines of medicine and law and presenting expert evidence in proceedings. He has acted in cases involving anaesthesiology, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, colorectal surgery, dentistry, dermatology, ear nose and throat (ENT), emergency medicine, gastroenterology, general surgery, neonatology, nephrology, neurology, obstetrics & gynaecology, oncology, ophthalmology, oral & maxillofacial surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, plastic surgery, psychiatry, rehabilitation medicine, radiology, rheumatology, urology, urogynaecology, vascular surgery, traditional & complementary medicine and etc.
Evan’s undertakes work in other areas of civil litigation. See Practice Areas.
Evan has an interest in dragon boat racing and will participate in any team sport except for basketball. He has an innate fondness for nature and greenery and actively serves in his church’s ministries.
Evan’s ethos is that an advocate should be gracious to all but subservient to none other than the Rule of Law and the overriding interests of justice.
FAQs
What does a medical malpractice lawyer do?
We pursue compensation & closure for patients and defend healthcare providers embroiled in medico-legal disputes.
How do I choose the right lawyer for a medical malpractice case?
Pick the lawyer with integrity and the one who has no difficulty setting boundaries. Be wary of the lawyer who clamours for your custom.
What qualifications should a medical malpractice lawyer in Malaysia have?
All that are needed is a valid Annual Practising Certificate and a fertile legal mind. Having medical qualifications is not necessarily advantageous.
How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim in Malaysia?
For claims arising in Peninsula Malaysia & the Federal Territory of Labuan (Excluding Sabah & Sarawak):
1. 6 years in cases involving private healthcare institutions;
2. 3 years for cases involving public healthcare institutions;
3. For minors or patients of unsound mind, the relevant limitation periods will commence upon cessation of such disability; and
4. 3 years from the date of death for claims involving deceased patients.
How to prove medical negligence in Malaysia?
Medical negligence is proven when the Court is satisfied that the defendant’s actions had fallen below the standard of care expected of him and was the operative cause of the patient suffering injury, loss or damage.
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