Palsy is used to describe weakness, paralysis or the struggle of muscle control and coordination, whilst cerebral refers to the brain and its functions. In short, cerebral palsy is a disruption between the brain and the signals it sends in order to coordinate muscle movement with the body. Types of Cerebral Palsy Types of Cerebral… Continue Reading
When suitable levels of carefulness, consideration and good judgment have not been met by medical professionals, injuries, death and the worsening of existing medical conditions can transpire as the direct result of medical negligence. Medical negligence before, during or after childbirth can result in death or lifelong consequences for an infant which include brain-damage, blindness… Continue Reading
What is Medical Malpractice? Medical malpractice is when a healthcare professional is negligent while administering care to a patient, and this results in injury or even death. We put so much faith in those who are sworn to medically treat us that the thought of those people hurting us is often unimaginable. Unfortunately, medical malpractice… Continue Reading
We may not like to think about the possibility of our children being born with defects, but it can be a harsh truth. What is worse, sometimes these defects are the direct result of medical negligence. Below we discuss some common birth injuries. Cephalohematoma Cephalohematoma is an area of bleeding underneath one of the… Continue Reading
When you launch a person injury claim, you are going to need to acquire all of the necessary evidence and documentation, as well as consulting with legal experts. You may need to hire a lawyer, it all depends on the size and nature of your claim. Below are some of the necessary processes and documents… Continue Reading
Every day we face the risk of getting hurt, whether we are at our jobs, at home or in the shops. The risk is ever present and sometimes the possibility of injury is our own fault, and other times the fault lies with another party. No matter what occupation we hold, there is the possibility… Continue Reading
When you fall pregnant you experience a rush of emotions and you begin to make the big necessary changes you need to make in order to have a safe and healthy pregnancy. You go to great doctors, you make the best dietary changes and you start planning the room for your new arrival. It is… Continue Reading
Medical negligence is a topic often taken too lightly, and in many cases, goes unreported since the victims of it don’t necessarily feel like they have been treated with any specific malice. The reality is that, many negligence cases lead to a significant lowering of one’s quality of life; whether it be their health, finances,… Continue Reading
Medical negligence is a concern for many people all over South Africa, and in all cases where it occurs, the victim has the right to be compensated for their losses or difficulties. Claims don’t always happen however, and this can be attributed to a lack of understanding of what actually constitutes as medical negligence, leaving… Continue Reading
We live in a world of “innocent until proven guilty”, this quality of our legal system is to ensure that everyone is treated equally and that they are all given a fair chance in ensuring that the trust comes out and that justice prevails. Of course all solid and worthwhile cases are done with evidence… Continue Reading
