[5] In 2017, Ms. Liao’s husband, Mr. Cai, fell while on night duty at a construction site and died after failed rescue attempts. Having just started work a few days prior, he had not signed a labor contract with the employer, making a work-related injury determination impossible. Ms. Liao sued the employer for millions in compensation under a dispute over the right to life and health, but her claim was dismissed by the court due to insufficient evidence.

[6] After losing the first instance, Ms. Liao, upon referral, sought help from Guangdong Zhiming Law Firm, renowned for handling difficult and complex cases, hoping to protect her legal rights in the second instance. Upon initial review, the firm’s lawyers found the case extremely challenging: Mr. Cai’s fall at the site had no witnesses or surveillance footage, no photos were taken when he was found, and the emergency medical records and forensic conclusions were unfavorable. More critically, as the body had been cremated, a new autopsy was impossible.

This case, which would have been considered an ironclad case in the eyes of ordinary lawyers, took a dramatic turn through the unique "Artistic Litigation Method" of Zhiming Law Firm. After careful analysis, the handling lawyers at Zhiming formulated an appeal strategy of "Criminal Defense in Civil Cases, Skillfully Using the Opponent's Evidence," deciding to cleverly utilize the existing evidence recognized in the first instance to fight for Ms. Liao's legitimate rights and interests. Currently, Ms. Liao has entrusted Zhiming lawyers to file an appeal in accordance with the law.