TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The family of a 57-year-old man surnamed Yu (余), who was fatally stabbed while trying to stop a knife-wielding attacker at Taipei Main Station, could receive up to NT$12.8 million (US$405,000) in compensation.

Following the attack by suspect Chang Wen (張文) that left four people dead, including the suspect, and 11 wounded, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) on Saturday launched a program to assist victims with legal, compensation and insurance matters, while the Department of Legal Affairs assigned a dedicated lawyer to the case, per UDN.

Lien Tang-kai (連堂凱), the department’s commissioner, said Yu’s family could claim compensation through Taipei Metro, the Crime Victim Rights Protection Act and a Taipei City ordinance.

Lien said Yu’s potential compensation comes in three parts. First, under the Crime Victim Rights Protection Act, victims are entitled to up to NT$1.8 million.

Second, under a Taipei City ordinance compensating citizens who assist police in arrests, those who die at the scene are eligible for a NT$6 million survivor benefit. Third, because Yu died at Taipei Main Station, Taipei Metro announced it would provide an additional NT$5 million in insurance compensation.

Lien said under Article 7 of the local ordinance, any compensation already received, such as from other legal provisions or for assisting police, must be deducted from the total. Whether Yu’s family can also receive the full Taipei Metro payment will be coordinated to maximize the total benefit.

At a minimum, Yu’s family is guaranteed NT$7.8 million. The city government will work to secure the full compensation and survivor benefits, though some legal provisions still need further clarification.

Discussions with Taipei Metro across departments are planned for Monday. In addition, the city is assisting victims of the Eslite Spectrum Nanxi store attack with compensation negotiations.