Key
Features:
-
User-Friendly
Interface:
Users
simply
enter
their
average
monthly
income,
age,
type
of
injury
(e.g.,
permanent,
partial,
temporary
incapacity),
and
the
number
of
sick
leave
days.
The
calculator
then
provides
an
immediate
compensation
estimate.
-
Legally
Aligned:
The
calculator
is
based
on
the
latest
standards
under
Hong
Kong’s
Employees’
Compensation
Ordinance,
factoring
in
monthly
income
caps
and
legally
prescribed
calculation
methods.
-
Comprehensive
Coverage:
The
tool
considers
various
types
of
compensation,
including
loss
of
earning
capacity,
sick
leave
payments,
medical
expenses,
and
funeral
costs
(in
the
event
of
fatal
injury).
A Platform for Information and Legal Referral
The Civil Claim Centre does not offer legal advice but serves as an information and referral platform. It provides:
-
Clear
explanations
of
work
injury
compensation
procedures;
-
Educational
content
on
traffic
accidents,
frequently
asked
questions,
and
a
knowledge
base
for
work-related
injuries;
-
Referrals
to
qualified
Hong
Kong
lawyers
when
users
need
professional
legal
help.
A
spokesperson
for
the
Civil
Claim
Centre
stated:
“Our
goal
is
to
empower
citizens
with
knowledge
of
their
rights.
Many
people
are
discouraged
by
the
complexity
of
compensation
laws,
so
we
created
this
free
calculator
to
give
them
a
quick
estimate
of
what
they
may
be
entitled
to—and
help
them
connect
with
the
right
legal
support
if
needed.”
How It Works
-
Visit
hkcivilclaim.com
-
Go
to
the
“Work
Injury
Compensation
Calculator”
page
-
Enter
your
information
to
receive
an
estimate
- Get connected to qualified legal professionals if further assistance is required
Hashtag: #HongKongCivilClaimCenter
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