Area of specialisation
Railway Accident
In South Africa, outdated railway infrastructure and a lack of safety and security measures often lead to injury or even death. Furthermore, passengers often complain of stampedes and muggings on overcrowded trains.
It is the responsibility of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa to ensure that trains, railway lines, stations and railway crossings are safe and well maintained. If the agency neglects its duty, and you or a loved one are injured as a result, you may have grounds for a claim.
You are entitled
to make a claim if:
- You are personally injured in a railway accident
- You are the dependent of a deceased victim of a railway accident
- You fall or are pushed on the station platform
- You fall or are pushed out of the train
- You fall while getting into or out of the train
You may be able to claim for:
- *Past and future medical expenses
- Funeral expenses
- *Past and future loss of earnings or income if the victim is disabled
- *Past and future loss of support for a dependent of a deceased victim
- General damages for pain, suffering and disfigurement in the case of physical injury
*Past meaning from the date of incident to date of judgment or settlement.
If you suspect that you have grounds for a claim, and would like advice on how to proceed with a civil case, contact us today.
- Name
- ID Number
- Date of Incident
- Brief description of the incident
- Contact numbers and email address
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