Brain injury compensation in Malaysia
8 injury heads from the Revised Compendium of Personal Injury Awards (Bar Council Malaysia, Circular 255/2018). Each range covers general damages only — special damages (medical bills, loss of earnings) are separate.
- Cerebral concussion / loss of consciousnessRM6,000+
- Subdural haematoma with burr-hole craniotomyRM18,000–RM30,000
- Mild personality / behavioural changesPermanent vs. recoverable changes; aggression / social impact drives position within band.RM24,000–RM48,500
- Memory impairmentSeverity, permanence, and impact on work/independence drive position within band.RM24,000–RM55,000
- Intellectual impairmentWide band — degree of impairment, dependence on others, and prior baseline all matter.RM60,000–RM180,000
- Motor impairment (paralysis on one side of body) / hemiplegiaRM48,000–RM80,000
- Bedridden state with awarenessRM300,000–RM420,000
- Persistent vegetative state (coma)RM180,000–RM240,000