Spinal / Nerve 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.
- Simple fracture of vertebral body (wedge / compression)RM14,500–RM18,000
- Fractures of 2 – 5 vertebraeRM22,000–RM42,000
- Vertebral fracture causing restricted movement of neck or backRM22,000–RM42,000
- Vertebral fracture causing quadriplegiaHigher cervical (C1–C4) and complete (Grade 0) paralysis sit at the top of the band.RM300,000–RM420,000
- Vertebral fracture causing paraplegiaHigher level of paralysis and complete (vs. incomplete) loss push toward the top of the band.RM220,000–RM300,000
- Brachial plexus injury to upper limbSeverity depends on residual function — complete loss of arm function is at the top.RM50,000–RM80,000
- Whiplash injuryRM9,000–RM14,500
- Sympathetic dystrophy (single – multiple)RM3,000–RM8,000