Civil Code Article 193
This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
If a person has wrongfully damaged to the body or health of another, and caused the injured person to lose or decrease his laboring capacity, or to increase the need in living, the tortfeasors shall be bound to make compensation to the injured person for any injury arising therefrom.The court may, on the application of the parties, order the compensation of the preceding paragraph to be made in periodical payments of money, but the court shall compel the tortfeasor to furnish security.
中文原文 民法第193條
不法侵害他人之身體或健康者，對於被害人因此喪失或減少勞動能力或增加生活上之需要時，應負損害賠償責任。
前項損害賠償，法院得因當事人之聲請，定為支付定期金。
但須命加害人提出擔保。
前項損害賠償，法院得因當事人之聲請，定為支付定期金。
但須命加害人提出擔保。