22 Nov 1988
PANG KWAI WAH v. TSANG KWONG WING
- Citation
- PANG KWAI WAH v. TSANG KWONG WING
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA5582/1987
The Master found the plaintiff proved significant pain, ongoing discomfort, loss of amenities and a real and substantial risk of future loss of earning capacity due to monocular vision and peripheral vision loss; applying updated guidelines and comparable authority the court awarded $150,000 for pain and suffering, $150,000 for future loss of earning capacity, $22,500 for future prostheses and $13,200 for future medical expenses (total $35,700), accepted agreed special damages $26,663, deducted prior magistrate compensation $5,000, ordered interest and costs as set out.