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Hong Kong Case Law

Permanent loss of eye
  • 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.