HONG KONG: Former dental officer awarded substantial damages in compensation for injuries sustained due to excessive workload
Employment,Hong Kong,Personal,Personal Injury,Regional Law

Reading Time: 5 minutesIntroduction In the recent case of Yeung Lai Ping v Secretary for Justice [2019] HKCFI 881, the government has been ordered to pay nearly HK$21 million in compensation to a former dental officer, who had to retire from civil service nearly 20 years ago, after she suffered severe injuries to her right wrist due to excessive workload. […]

Reckless Riders: What To Do If You Get Hit By A Personal Mobility Device (PMD)
Insurance Claims,Legal Everyday,Personal Injury,Traffic Accidents

Reading Time: 5 minutesLast year, between January and September, there were 30 accidents involving Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) and pedestrians, out of a total of 110 accidents involving PMDs. Commonly ridden on footpaths, PMDs are able to travel swiftly and silently at high speeds. The consequences of a PMD collision can be severe. In September last year, a […]