Hong Kong Ordinances

FATAL ACCIDENTS ORDINANCE - SECT 3

Right of action for wrongful act causing death

If death is caused to any person ("the deceased") by any wrongful act, neglect
or default which is such as would (if death had not ensued) have entitled
the deceased to maintain an action and recover damages in respect thereof,
then subject to section 4(2) an action for damages may be brought for the
benefit of the dependants of the deceased against the person who would have
been liable in damages to the deceased in respect of that wrongful act,
neglect or default. (Enacted 1986) [cf. 1982 c. 53 s. 3 U.K.]