Post-traumatic stress disorder compensation in Hong Kong

67 judgments, covering 1999–2025.

Median PSLA, as awarded

HK$350,000

59 recorded awards

Median PSLA, 2026 dollars

HK$458,689

59 convertible awards

PSLA range, as awarded

HK$50,000
– HK$1,800,000

In 2026 dollars: HK$60,738 – HK$2,850,705

Courts covered: Court of Appeal · Court of First Instance · District Court

Statistics include recorded positive awards; missing amounts are excluded. A judgment may involve several injuries, and its PSLA award can cover those injuries together. These figures describe the decisions, rather than predict a claim’s value. See Method for the sources and limits of inflation conversion. Method →

Five most recent judgments

1. LAW KWAI YEE v LAW MOON KWONG

   [2025] HKDC 1137 · District Court · 2025

   PSLA: HK$285,000

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2. SUSAN-YUNITA-NINGTIAS V. WONG CHUNG KWAN AND ANOTHER

   [2024] HKDC 913 · District Court · 2024

   PSLA: —

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3. IP SIU CHI v KWAN WING HANG T/A FAI HUNG CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND OTHERS

   [2024] HKCFI 1237 · Court of First Instance · 2024

   PSLA: HK$220,000

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4. LEE SZE MAN (SUE BY CHING KWONG MING HER MOTHER AND NEXT FRIEND) V. CHEUNG KIN WAH AND OTHERS

   [2024] HKDC 458 · District Court · 2024

   PSLA: HK$850,000

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5. SO SIN YING v. J. V. FITNESS LTD

   [2023] HKCFI 1792 · Court of First Instance · 2023

   PSLA: HK$350,000

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