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Amputation Negligence Claims in South Africa
Lower limb amputations are performed daily in South Africa’s hospitals, most often as a result of diabetes, vascular disease and trauma. The majority of these procedures are clinically justified, and many are life-saving. But not all of them are. Where an amputation was avoidable, badly performed or carried out on the wrong limb, the patient…
O.S.N obo R.J v Chilwan
The Western Cape High Court held a landlord liable after a heavy gate toppled onto a child tenant and rejected the claim that his mother was to blame.
Kruger and Another v The Premier of the Western Cape and Others
A Western Cape High Court held a road authority 100% liable for a motorcycle crash at a notorious blind curve with inadequate signage.
Road Accident Fund v Sarah Wilson Lewis
In Road Accident Fund v Lewis, the SCA held the RAF could not withdraw an admission or reverse a settlement based on a new expert opinion years later.
How Much Does the Road Accident Fund Pay Out?
How much compensation can you claim from the Road Accident Fund? Specialist RAF lawyers explain average payouts, claim types and compensation limits.
Uber Accidents and Passenger Injuries in South Africa: Can You Claim Compensation?
Can you sue Uber in South Africa? We explain your legal options if you’re injured or hijacked in an Uber, including RAF claims and Uber’s passenger insurance cover.
Recent Road Accident Fund Payouts
How much the Road Accident Fund (RAF) pays out, with statistics from the most recently published annual report and examples of notable recent payouts in South Africa.
Infant Bone Fractures During Birth: Can You Claim Compensation?
Concerned that your baby’s birth fracture may have been caused by negligence? We explain when malpractice applies and how to pursue a compensation claim.
Brachial Plexus Injury Claims
Anyone injured as a result of someone else’s negligence could have grounds for a brachial plexus injury claim. Find out what’s involved and what steps to take next.
RAF Claims: Can I Claim for Loss of Income if I Have My Own Business?
Injured in a road accident that wasn’t solely your fault? We explain how to make a RAF claim for loss of income if you are self-employed or run a business.
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Kirstie Haslam (Director)
Legal Practice Council Member: M83733
Kirstie Haslam (B.A., LL.B.) is Managing Director of DSC Attorneys and an experienced personal injury and insurance law attorney. Admitted as an attorney in 1999, she specialises in Road Accident Fund claims, medical malpractice and other complex personal injury litigation.
