Personal Injury
Expert personal injury lawyers in Hong Kong. Workplace accidents, traffic accidents, fatal claims, employees' compensation, and common law damages recovery.
Overview
Personal injuries caused by the negligence of others can have life-altering consequences, affecting a victim's ability to work, maintain independence, and enjoy everyday life. Whether arising from workplace accidents, road traffic collisions, or unsafe premises, injured individuals are entitled to compensation that reflects the true extent of their losses. Navigating Hong Kong's personal injury framework requires specialist legal knowledge and a commitment to protecting the interests of those who have been harmed.
Robert Lee Law Offices provides comprehensive personal injury legal services, representing individuals and families in claims for compensation under both the Employees' Compensation Ordinance and common law. Our team has extensive experience handling cases across the full spectrum of personal injury, from industrial accidents and traffic collisions to fatal accident claims and product liability matters.
With over 37 years of experience and a multilingual team operating from four offices, we serve clients throughout Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. We understand the financial pressures and emotional strain that follow serious injury, and we work diligently to secure timely compensation that covers medical treatment, rehabilitation, lost earnings, and long-term care needs.
Our Personal Injury Services
Workplace Accidents
- Industrial accident claims in construction, manufacturing, and logistics
- Fall from height and scaffolding accident claims
- Machinery and equipment injury claims
- Manual handling and repetitive strain injury claims
- Exposure to hazardous substances and occupational disease
- Employer's liability for unsafe systems of work
- Breach of statutory duty under workplace safety legislation
- Claims involving subcontractors and labour hire arrangements
Traffic Accidents
- Motor vehicle collision injury claims
- Pedestrian and cyclist accident claims
- Motorcycle and commercial vehicle accident claims
- Passenger injury claims against drivers and operators
- Hit-and-run accident claims through the Motor Insurers' Bureau
- Claims arising from defective road conditions
- Multi-vehicle accident and contribution claims
- Fatal road traffic accident claims
Occupier's Liability
- Slip, trip, and fall claims on commercial and public premises
- Shopping centre and restaurant accident claims
- Residential building common area injury claims
- Construction site visitor and trespasser claims
- Defective premises and maintenance failure claims
- Liability of property owners and management companies
- Claims arising from inadequate warning and signage
- Public park and recreational facility injury claims
Product Liability
- Defective product injury claims under the Consumer Goods Safety Ordinance
- Manufacturer and distributor liability
- Defective machinery and industrial equipment claims
- Food and pharmaceutical product injury claims
- Children's product safety claims
- Product recall and regulatory compliance
- Expert evidence on product defects and design failures
- Multi-party claims through the supply chain
Fatal Accident Claims
- Dependency claims under the Fatal Accidents Ordinance
- Bereavement damages for qualifying relatives
- Estate claims for pre-death pain and suffering
- Funeral and related expenses recovery
- Loss of financial dependency and support calculations
- Claims on behalf of minor dependants
- Inquest representation and coronial proceedings
- Coordination of criminal and civil proceedings
Employees' Compensation & Common Law Damages
- Employees' Compensation Ordinance statutory claims
- Common law negligence claims for enhanced damages
- Assessment of temporary and permanent incapacity
- Periodical payments and lump sum compensation
- Loss of earnings and future earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and loss of amenity quantification
- Rehabilitation, medical, and care cost recovery
- Interim payment applications for urgent financial needs
