{"id":71618,"date":"2017-02-07T16:46:24","date_gmt":"2017-02-07T08:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ccwlawyers.com.hk\/faq\/%e4%ba%a4%e9%80%9a%e6%84%8f%e5%a4%96%e7%96%8f%e5%bf%bd%e7%b4%a2%e5%84%9f\/"},"modified":"2017-08-16T13:22:53","modified_gmt":"2017-08-16T05:22:53","slug":"traffic-accident-negligence-claim","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ccwlawyers.com.hk\/en\/faq\/traffic-accident-negligence-claim\/","title":{"rendered":"Traffic Accident Negligence Claim"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]1.Q: Is there any time limit for submitting a personal injury claim?<\/p>\n<p>A: Generally the time allowed for submitting a personal injury claim to the court is limited to 3 years from the date of accident.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;#666666&#8243; type=&#8221;normal&#8221; thickness=&#8221;&#8221; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]2. Q: Any tips to keep in mind when submitting a personal injury claim?<\/p>\n<p>A: Here are some tips for preparing your claim for personal injuries:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Before obtaining advice from lawyers, do not sign any documents from your employer or any insurance companies or accept any investigations by insurance companies or adjusters<\/li>\n<li>Keep all identity documents, bank statements, employment contract, salary records and academic diploma documents, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Keep all receipts (e.g. medical expenses, funeral expenses) and record the amount of expenses incurred as a result of the accident for claiming compensation<\/li>\n<li>Keep the receipts of household expenses and outgoings before the accident, including receipts for rental payments, electricity bills and school fees, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;#666666&#8243; type=&#8221;normal&#8221; thickness=&#8221;&#8221; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]3. Q:What type of losses can be compensated in a personal injury claim?<\/p>\n<p>A: The losses that may be compensated include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pre-trial loss of earnings<\/li>\n<li>Medical expenses and other expenses<\/li>\n<li>Pain, suffering and loss of amenities<\/li>\n<li>Post-trial loss of earnings<\/li>\n<li>Loss of earning capacity<\/li>\n<li>Expenses for caretaker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;#666666&#8243; type=&#8221;normal&#8221; thickness=&#8221;&#8221; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]4. \u00a0Q: How should I be prepared for an assessment for personal injury claim?<\/p>\n<p>A: You should bring along the following information for assessment on liability and quantum:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The nature of the accident<\/li>\n<li>Name, occupation and age<\/li>\n<li>Monthly earnings, education level<\/li>\n<li>Date of returning to work, number of days of sick leave<\/li>\n<li>Current working status: returned to work, on sick leave or unemployed<\/li>\n<li>The date and circumstances of the accident<\/li>\n<li>Severity of injury: minor, serious or disabled: temporary or permanent<\/li>\n<li>Property loss<\/li>\n<li>Contact phone number and email address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] FAQ [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]1.Q: Is there any time limit for submitting a personal injury claim? 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