Work injuries claims and Common Law negligence claims
Pursuant to the Employees’ Compensation Ordinance, if the employment relationship between the employee and the employer and also the fact that the employee is injured in the course of employment can be proved, the employer must compensate the employee no matter upon whom the liability of negligence lies.
Having said that, the employees’ compensation amount is simply the most basic compensation for the employee in most cases. If the accident involves negligence of the employer or a third party, the employee may commence Common Law negligence claim to recover damages which is far more comprehensive and of a higher amount.
We know that work injuries may bring pressure and causes various worries upon the employee and even their family. We will, if necessary, consider and take into account of your future means of living and comprehensively recover all damages to which you entitled.