14 Jan 2003
HOI LAI CHAN v. THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
- Citation
- HOI LAI CHAN v. THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCPI71/2001
Liability having been admitted, the judge evaluated the evidence and expert opinions, fixed a fair pre‑operation monthly earning at HK$5,730, awarded past loss of earnings HK$641,760 (112 months), future loss HK$481,320 (84 months, multiplier 7 years), accepted agreed and assessed heads for medical care and general damages (pain and suffering HK$500,000; reconstructive surgery HK$188,000; physiotherapy HK$2,100; occupational therapy HK$4,200; tonic food HK$15,000) and, on expert evidence, awarded HK$243,000 for psychological treatment over ten years at HK$1,500 per session on the schedule set…