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| P(Live Lecture & Webinar) Personal Injury and Compensation Claims in Natural Disasters and General Accidents |
| 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 [View Map] |
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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Criminal Litigation |
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