Justice Reichlin Ramsamy Attorneys

Generally, medical malpractice claims in South Africa must be initiated within three years from when the alleged negligence occurred. However, there are exceptions, and one of our attorneys can advise on the claim’s validity based on the applicable time limits.

Past and future loss of earnings and medical expenses, costs of specialised devices and equipment and alterations to accommodation and vehicles. General damages in a medical malpractice case cover non-monetary losses such as pain and suffering, loss of life’s amenities, and disfigurement. The courts have the discretion to determine the compensation value for general damages.

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is a government-backed insurance fund that provides compensation to road accident victims in South Africa. Contributions to the fund are made through a statutory levy included in the price of petrol and diesel.

Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists can all claim from the Road Accident Fund, provided they were not entirely at fault for the accident. Both South Africans and foreigners involved in accidents on South African roads are covered by the fund. If you need assistance with an RAF claim, JRR Attorneys can help.

The Road Accident Fund provides compensation for medical expenses resulting from a motor vehicle accident, funeral expenses if the accident caused death, general damages for pain and suffering (subject to certain criteria), lost earnings due to the accident, and loss of support if the main income earner of a household was killed in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence.

To initiate a claim with the RAF, it is advisable to consult a specialist in Road Accident Fund claims, such as JRR Attorneys. We can assist you in collecting the necessary evidence, including details of the incident, witness statements, and medical records, and then issue a summons to the RAF on your behalf. If required, we will assign a professional medico-legal expert to assist you with this.

Personal injury law, also known as delict law, is a branch of law that focuses on protecting individuals and their property from harm caused by others’ actions or lack of action. It allows the injured party to seek compensation from the person responsible for their losses.

There are primarily three categories of liability in personal injury claims:

1. Negligence,
2. Intentional liability, and
3. Strict liability.

Negligence is common in car accidents, slips and falls, and medical negligence cases. Intentional liability involves deliberate harm, while strict liability holds the offender accountable without needing to prove negligence or fault.

In South Africa, the timeframe for filing a personal injury claim varies based on the claim type. For instance, Road Accident Fund claims generally need to be filed within three years from the accident date. Similarly, claims against state organisations must be initiated within three years by serving a Summons on the concerned party.

General damages in a personal injury case may include compensation for pain and suffering, loss of life’s amenities, and disfigurement. This can encompass both physical and mental anguish, including psychological or psychiatric injuries.

Many personal injury lawyers in South Africa charge substantial fees upfront and additional costs as the case progresses. However, JRR Attorneys operates on a “no win, no fee” basis, meaning we only require payment if your claim is successful. This approach ensures that we will represent you throughout the case and cover the costs of engaging experts and specialists without charging an upfront fee.

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional fails to adhere to accepted practice standards, either through actions taken or failure to act, or when a patient’s informed consent is not obtained. If this negligence directly results in harm to a patient, a compensation claim can be made.

A viable medical malpractice claim must establish four critical elements:

1. Causation (did the doctor’s action or inaction cause the injury?),
2. Duty of care (the doctor had a legal obligation to provide care),
3. Breach of duty (the doctor did not meet the standard of care), and
4. Damages (the patient incurred harm as a result).

Generally, medical malpractice claims in South Africa must be initiated within three years from when the alleged negligence occurred. However, there are exceptions, and one of our attorneys can advise on the claim’s validity based on the applicable time limits.

Past and future loss of earnings and medical expenses, costs of specialised devices and equipment and alterations to accommodation and vehicles. General damages in a medical malpractice case cover non-monetary losses such as pain and suffering, loss of life’s amenities, and disfigurement. The courts have the discretion to determine the compensation value for general damages.

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is a government-backed insurance fund that provides compensation to road accident victims in South Africa. Contributions to the fund are made through a statutory levy included in the price of petrol and diesel.

Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists can all claim from the Road Accident Fund, provided they were not entirely at fault for the accident. Both South Africans and foreigners involved in accidents on South African roads are covered by the fund. If you need assistance with an RAF claim, JRR Attorneys can help.

The Road Accident Fund provides compensation for medical expenses resulting from a motor vehicle accident, funeral expenses if the accident caused death, general damages for pain and suffering (subject to certain criteria), lost earnings due to the accident, and loss of support if the main income earner of a household was killed in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence.

To initiate a claim with the RAF, it is advisable to consult a specialist in Road Accident Fund claims, such as JRR Attorneys. We can assist you in collecting the necessary evidence, including details of the incident, witness statements, and medical records, and then issue a summons to the RAF on your behalf. If required, we will assign a professional medico-legal expert to assist you with this.