JUDGMENT

Syed Agil Barakbah FJ:

This appeal relates to the quantum of damages in a motor accident claim in which a sum of RM81,000 was awarded by the learned Judge of the High Court, Kuala Lumpur as general damages for pain and suffering and loss of amenities. The appellants allege that the award is manifestly excessive and not in keeping with the trend of authorities. The respondent cross-appealed against the refusal of the learned Judge to award him damages for loss of future earnings and/or loss of earning capacity. There is no appeal on liability for negligence which was admitted by the appellants in the Court below.

The Brief Facts

The accident occurred on 30 July 1977 at about 7.50 a.m. The respondent was riding motor cycle BAK 8248 along Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya, Selangor when he was knocked down by motor lorry BAV 950 driven by the first appellant as the servant or agent of the second appellant, after the lorry had emerged from a minor road. As a result the respondent received serious injuries and was admitted to the University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur where he received medical treatment for a period exceeding three months.

Injuries

The respondent sustained injuries as sho