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Children with disabilities: Medical negligence and Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy Pregnancy and the birth of a baby is a significant experience in any parent’s life. Sadly, there are cases where things go wrong resulting in lifelong implications...

Can you claim if your accident was caused by poor road conditions? Despite the beauty of the country we live in, South African roads are unfortunately well-known for their potholes and states of disrepair. Our country sees many road accidents every...

Can you claim compensation if your child was hurt at school? Accidents happen at schools on an alarmingly frequent basis in South Africa. Our law is clear that if your child is injured at school or during extra-curricular school activities due to...

Steps to take when you suspect medical negligence Medical errors can and do happen and can significantly impact or alter the rest of a patient and their family’s life. Despite the increase in medical negligence claims over the years, many people...

Personal injury claims: The role of a Psychiatrist Injury after an accident or as the result of negligence can impact a person’s life in various ways, including affecting their mental health. The way in which an injury affects a person’s mental...

Insurance Law reform on the cards Clients of insurance providers commonly believe that they have no remedy when their claim is rejected. Most members of the public are aware that various Ombudsman Services exist where complaints can be raised,...