Area of specialisation
Personal Injuries
Any injury to the body, mind or emotions can be regarded as a personal injury. Legally one may claim for damages due to a personal injury incurred through the negligence of another person, a company or the state.
Types of incidents that may be grounds for a legal claim:
- Motor vehicle, train, bus, boat or aeroplane accidents
- Slips, falls and trips in a private or public place
- Assault by the police or other state employees
- Dog and animal bites
- Medical malpractice or negligence
Claims for damages are often calculated by considering the following expenses:
- *Past hospital and medical expenses
- Future hospital and medical expenses
- Loss of income, both *past and future
- Legal expenses
- Any other general expenses
*Past meaning from the date of the incident to date of judgment or settlement.
How to claim compensation
for personal injury
To claim compensation for personal injury, it is crucial to establish certain facts. Firstly, it must be proven that the other party acted negligently by either failing to take necessary precautions to prevent the injury or by directly causing the injury.
Additionally, it is important to demonstrate that the negligence directly caused the injury. Seeking immediate medical attention after the incident is vital, and keeping records of medical treatment, counselling, and any related documents is essential.
If you suspect that you have been the victim of negligence or have suffered personal injury and would like advice on how to proceed with a civil case, contact us today.
Legal Cases
These cases offer relatable arguments and findings, which may be beneficial in aiding your case.
Lee v Road Accident Fund 2024 (1) SA 183 (GJ)
In the case of Lee v Road Accident Fund 2024,…
Mokhethi v MEC for Health Gauteng Provincial Government
In this judgment obtained by our firm, the duty of…
Keegan Marchelle Press v Premier of Gauteng
This judgment obtained by our firm dealt with the dilatory…
MEC for Finance and Others v Legal Practice Council and Others
Our firm represented the amicus (friend of the court) namely,…
Master of the High Court v Pretoria Society of Advocates and others
Our firm acted on behalf of the amicus (friend of…
Jansen van Vuuren N.O. v Dr MJ Kruger
A groundbreaking case that defined doctor-patient confidentiality. This case changed…