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Frequently asked question: Treatment in a government hospital Elizabeth asks: “I receive a SASSA grant and I do not have medical aid. I was treated in a state hospital and got an infection after a mistake during an operation. Now I have a colostomy...

Were you prescribed the incorrect medication? Prescription Medication errors are a form of medical negligence. When the incorrect medication is prescribed or dispensed and it results in harm to a patient, the responsible party can be held...

I was injured in a car accident due to a pothole. Can I claim from the RAF? The Road Accident Fund is a form of social and public insurance.  It was set up to provide compensation for those seriously injured or killed in vehicle accidents on South...

Driving without a license and negligence The South African Road Accident Fund sees its share of claims involving un-licenced drivers.  Statistics show that many drivers on South African roads are not licenced.  The problem is rampant in this...

Bitten by someone else’s Dog? Dogs are commonly referred to as man’s best friend. No matter whether you are an animal lover or not, you might just find yourself in the situation where a dog’s bite is worse than its bark! It may happen that you...

Frequently asked questions: My child has a club foot. Can I claim for this? “My little girl is 1 and ½ years old and her left foot is deformed. The doctor has explained that it is a clubfoot and they have done operations already, but she still...