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Attorney services accessible across South Africa You may think that you have to appoint an attorney close to you or in your Province, but that is not the case. Specialised attorney services have become accessible to anyone staying in South Africa....

Content requirements and commonly found clauses in insurance contracts Attorneys are used to looking at the fine print. But what about the normal man on the street that does not speak “Legalese”. Below we discuss the main general form and content...

How to file an insurance claim in South Africa There are various reasons why insurance claims are rejected. Sometimes it's due to missed premium payments, or contractual technicalities, or claimants taking fraudulent chances. Sometimes, though,...

Personal injury claims: The role of an Educational Psychologist After suffering damage as a result of negligence, one of the steps in determining the amount of compensation is obtaining medico-legal reports by specialists. One of the experts who...

Watch out for these pitfalls in South African insurance claims Having insurance for unexpected expenses is the responsible thing to do. However, knowing exactly what you are covered for and what your obligations are in terms of an insurance policy...

The meaning of “reject” or “repudiate” in insurance matters The basis of your agreement with an insurer A valid contract is an agreement entered into by two or more parties who have the intention of creating legal obligations. The agreement is...