23 Aug 2023
MUHAMMAD ALIF BIN SAIDIN HASSAN BIN YUSOFF
- Citation
- DA-12B-35-08/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
- Court
- High Court
- Case number
- DA-12B-35-08/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Appeal allowed in part: appellate court increased general damages to RM350,000 for severe traumatic brain injury based on expert findings of residual hemiparesis, cognitive deficits, young age and diminished life and earning prospects and found the Sessions Court award was inadequately low; upheld the Sessions Court finding that a local caregiver is required but not for life and confirmed award of RM144,000 (RM800/month for 15 years) for future care; upheld and adjusted future medical/rehabilitation award to RM41,720 (RM41,000 plus RM720) as reasonable given availability of public rehabilitat…