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P(Live Lecture & Webinar) Personal Injury and Compensation Claims in Natural Disasters and General Accidents
Edward Poon, Barrister at law and Family Mediator, 601 Dina House
George Wong, Physiotherapist and Barrister-at-law, Garden Chambers
Christine Yip, Barrister-at-law and Mediator, 601 Dina House
Date: 13 March 2026 (Friday)
Time: 2:30pm - 5:45pm
Level: I (Intermediate)
For delegates who have prior knowledge of the subject area
Language: Cantonese 粵語
Fee: HK$ 1,850
Accreditation: (3 CPD Points will be applied for)
Ref: L26PI02
Venue: Live Lecture or Zoom Webinar
- Rm 2102, 21/F, Beautiful Group Tower,
77 Connaught Road Central, HK
- Online Webinar via Zoom
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Outline:

Procedural Matters of E.C. and P.I. Litigation
(Speaker: Mr. Edward Poon, Barrister at law)

Part I - Employees' Compensation (E.C.) Litigation
  • Principal Contractors and Sub contractors' Liability
  • Causation Issues
  • Bankrupt Applicant's Entitlement to Compensation
  • Time Limits
  • Compulsory Insurance
  • Claims against Employees Compensation Assistance Fund Board (ECAFB)
  • Natural Disaster Contexts

Part II - Personal Injuries (P.I.) Procedural Matters
  • Bankrupt Plaintiff's Entitlement to Pain, Suffering and Loss of Amenities (P.S.L.A.)
  • Procedural Joinder
  • Issue Estoppel
  • Pre Action Protocols
  • Time Limits
  • Minors and Persons under Disability
  • Legal Aid
  • Potential Defendants
  • Third Party Proceedings and Costs
  • Related Property Damage Claims
  • Discovery
  • Fatal Cases
  • Third Party Rights Against Insurers
  • Traffic Accident Insurers
  • Motor Insurance Bureau (MIB)
  • Default Judgment
  • Supplementary Witness Statements
  • Interim Payments
  • Expert Evidence
  • Settlement Mechanisms
  • Order 80 Applications
  • Setting up Committee

Part III - Common E.C. / P.I. Claims
  • Slip and fall.
  • Traffic accidents.
  • Natural Disaster Related Claims


Rehabilitation in Natural Disasters and General Accidental Injuries
(Speaker: Mr. George Wong, Barrister-at-law, physiotherapist)

  • Understanding Medical Documentation
    • Interpretation of medical records in both disaster related and everyday accident cases.
    • Reading physiotherapy and surgical reports.
    • Common medical abbreviations and terminology.
    • Overview of healthcare professionals involved in rehabilitation.

  • Mechanisms of Injury
    • Fire: Smoke inhalation, airway damage, burns, joint contractures.
    • Flood/Water: hypoxia, aspiration pneumonia
    • General Accidents: Road traffic collisions, workplace falls, sports injuries, repetitive strain injuries.

  • Physiotherapist's Role in Burn Management for Fire Victims
    • Respiratory Care: Airway clearance after smoke inhalation; improving lung capacity and cardiovascular endurance.
    • Post Surgical Rehabilitation: mobilization and strengthening exercises for patients with skin grafts; rebuilding endurance and functional independence.

  • Physiotherapist's Role in Flood Victims
    • Flood Injuries: Rehabilitation after hypoxia or respiratory infections; restoring strength and mobility.

  • Physiotherapist's Role in General Accidental Injuries
    • Fractures and Dislocations: Mechanism of injury, immobilization, and staged rehabilitation.
    • Soft Tissue Injuries: Sprains, strains, tendon and ligament damage; physiotherapy for pain relief and mobility.
    • Post Surgical Recovery: Rehabilitation after orthopedic surgeries (e.g., joint replacement, spinal surgery).
    • Chronic and Repetitive Injuries: Ergonomic interventions, strengthening programs, and prevention strategies.
    • Psychological Considerations: Addressing fear of re injury, motivation, and patient resilience.

  • Broader Rehabilitation Considerations
    • Non organic pain and malingering in both disaster and accident claims.
    • Psychological aspects: trauma, anxiety, and holistic care.
    • General interpretation of physiotherapy reports
    • Collaboration between medical, surgical, orthopedic and rehabilitation teams.


Employees' Rights & Benefits in General Accidents and Natural Disasters
(Speaker: Christine Yip, Barrister-at-law)

  • Common types of accidents
  • Key legislations: Employees' Compensation Ordinance, Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance, Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance.
  • Employees injured during work in hazardous or disaster affected environments.
  • Injuries sustained during natural disasters — whether covered by Employees' Compensation Ordinance.
  • Criminal and civil liability in industrial accidents.
  • Labour Department investigation and medical assessment procedures.
  • Employees' compensation vs. sickness allowance.
  • Workplace Accidents due to fire, flooding, or typhoon — entitlement to wages or leave.
  • No pay leave and pay cut issues when business operations are disrupted.
  • Dismissal/lay off arising from disaster related business downturns.

Employees' Compensation
  • Section 7: Permanent total incapacity.
  • Section 8: Constant care and attention.
  • Case law on calculation of earnings in disaster related claims.
  • Definition of "Month" in compensation calculations.
  • Section 9: Permanent partial incapacity.
  • Different purposes for loss of earning capacity in medical reports in PI and EC proceedings.
  • Section 10: Temporary incapacity.
  • Section 10(A): Medical expenses overlapping leave.
  • Case law on deduction of Section 10 periodical payments.

 
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