Medical Malpractice Claims
If you or a loved one may have a medical malpractice claim, it’s vital to consult an attorney with the right expertise. Medical malpractice law is highly specialised and is subject to legal principles and rules of procedure that differ from other areas of the law.
At DSC Attorneys, our medical negligence attorneys specialise exclusively in medical malpractice claims.
We have a proven track record and extensive experience with a diverse range of medical negligence cases.
As members of one of the country’s leading personal injury firms, we also have all the resources needed for optimal success – from teams of support staff to a network of medical specialists our clients can access for expert testimony.
This means every claim gets the full attention and legal support it deserves, from initiation through to resolution.
For free, general information about medical negligence and what’s involved in the claims process, see our extensive medical malpractice online resources.
Do I have a claim?
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See if you have a claim
At DSC Attorneys, we have been helping secure justice for medical malpractice victims for over two decades. Our medical negligence attorneys are experienced and extremely dedicated.
What to do if you’re a victim of medical malpractice
If you believe you are a victim of medical negligence, you have the right to look at your own medical records, charts and information. These records can help you build a solid case.
It’s important to determine what outcome you hope to achieve by pursuing a medical malpractice claim, which may be lengthy and costly. If you wish simply to complain and help protect others from similar malpractice, it’s best to report a complaint to the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
If you seek financial restitution for the harm you’ve suffered, contact us at DSC Attorneys.
About medical negligence claims
It’s not only medical doctors who may be responsible for medical malpractice. Negligence by other medical professionals, such as nurses, dentists, osteopaths and those responsible for conditions in healthcare facilities, may also result in personal injury.
Negligence may take the form of errors during the diagnosis, treatment and/or management of health conditions.
It may also involve failure to obtain a patient’s informed consent before undertaking a procedure or operation.
Common medical negligence claims
Common examples of actions giving rise to medical negligence claims include:
- inappropriate intervention to address complications of labour and birth
- prescription errors
- hospital or emergency room negligence
- treatment delays
- misread x-rays or mammograms
- negligence in diagnosing and/or treating breast cancer
- plastic surgery malpractice
- dental malpractice
- paediatric malpractice
- anaesthesia malpractice
- faulty blood transfusions
- amputation of the wrong limb
- removal of the incorrect organ.
