Woman hit by an electric scooter at Pasir Ris: the husband works 2 jobs, has spent $ 60,000 in savings to make ends meet

After being spilled by an electric scooter, Ms. Ang Liu Kiow, 55, suffered severe brain damage that left her no memory of her past. The accident also hindered his ability to communicate.

To treat his wounded wife, Mr. Liang Lun Hua, 55, was forced to take two jobs and has now spent $ 60,000 of his savings on his medical bills and hired a caretaker to take care of her. reports Shin Min Daily News.

The accident that occurred on September 17, 2016, saw a young moped, Nicholas Ting Nai Jie, hit Ms. Ang while he and his girlfriend were en route to the Pasir Ris Community Club East. Ting, who turned 19 on Sunday, July 15, was sentenced to a short two-week detention on Tuesday, July 17, for causing serious injury to Ms. Ang while she was driving her electric scooter. 39, a careless way. He had pleaded on June 13th this year.

Ting will also serve 100 hours of community service, but will not have a criminal record once he is released.

Asked what he thought of Ting's sentence, Mr. Liang said that he respected the judge's decision and declined to comment further.

The two years following the accident were difficult, admitted Mr. Liang. He had to take two jobs to keep the family afloat.

However, he said to be accustomed to this

Ms. Ang and Mr. Liang have three children, and the eldest son, 28, is currently studying at the university.

The middle child has just graduated from university while his youngest child is studying at a polytechnic school.

million. Liang said:

"I bring home about $ 2,000 each month, but I have to pay for the maid, my wife's medical expenses and physiotherapy."

"Even with the subsidies of the government, these still rise to nearly $ 2,000 a month.I have spent more than $ 60,000 of my savings up to now. "

M. Liang revealed that Ms. Ang is still unable to speak or take care of herself. She also has difficulty going to the bathroom alone.

She is only able to communicate with Mr. Liang using simple gestures, but her condition slowly improves.

Said Mr. Liang:

"She is now able to better understand what we are asking for, and even to express herself by gestures.

" We did bring her out for her birthday last month and we even had a cake ceremony at home. It's already a big improvement. "

Mr. Liang also added that he would never give up his wife, and intends to take care of her, no matter the challenges ahead, adding that he is hopeful that she will recover.