Last reviewed: September 2026.

If you've been involved in a road accident in South Africa, our priority is to secure the compensation you are entitled to from the Road Accident Fund (RAF claim). Navigating the complexities of the fund's process can be overwhelming and financially devastating. 

Our legal experts are ready to step in and handle your claim from start to finish.

We'll address all your questions like, ‘How long does a RAF claim take to settle in South Africa?’ By providing constant feedback, realistic timelines and always working to maximise your RAF payout, that includes your loss of earnings.

Dealing with the RAF directly is possible, but you can compromise your matter and possible payout is you're not experienced with such claims. If so, let our experts guide your car crash claim to a successful conclusion.

We are experts at calculating and claiming for both general and special damages that result from your injuries, focusing on the entire claim, from obtaining the necessary serious injury reports to ensuring all past and future medical expenses are covered.

Whether it's a claim for loss of support following a wrongful death or a standard compensation claim, we fight diligently to hold the negligent party accountable. Even if you're asking, 'What compensation can I claim from the RAF?' We'll assess your claim, review the losses you have experienced, and advise on the possible claims we could institute. Our expertise lies in developing a strong, evidence-based case to recover your losses.

Our goal is to alleviate your financial burden by recovering your losses, so you're able to focus entirely on your recovery.

When healthcare professionals fail to meet the accepted standard of care, leading to harm, you have the right to file a medical negligence claim. Our malpractice attorneys meticulously investigate every aspect of your case, from initial misdiagnosis to surgical errors and inadequate post-operative care. 

Most of our clients often ask, 'Do I have a medical negligence case for misdiagnosis?' 

We'll provide an honest assessment of the likelihood of success based on your evidence. Claims are complicated, particularly those related to surgical errors or birth injuries, but we have the expertise to demonstrate causation and breach of duty, and if your medical practitioner was negligent, be rest assured, we'll obtain compensation for your losses.

Hospitals and practitioners that are negligent will be held accountable for their actions or inactions. We pursue compensation to cover extensive medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and the permanent life-altering effects of the harm caused. 

Given the high incidence of claims against the public sector, we frequently handle the complex procedures for a medical negligence claim against a state hospital South Africa. 

Our professional approach, combined with our experience and competence, will ensure that you receive justice for the professional failures you endured.

Public liability refers to injuries sustained on property due to the owner's negligence, such as a dangerous condition on the premises. This includes common scenarios like a slip and fall in a retail store or injury caused by faulty maintenance in a public space, often falling under premises liability.

Claiming against an organ of the state, such as the SAPS, PRASA, or Provincial Health Departments, is subject to unique, strict rules, including a six-month time limit for initial notification.

Our legal team is highly experienced in managing these challenging claims, which often involve serious issues like unlawful arrest or police brutality. We ensure that proper Notice of intention to sue an organ of state South Africa is filed on time, which is a critical, non-negotiable legal step in the process of claiming from an organ of the State.

We'll pursue adequate compensation for medical negligence claims against a state hospital South Africa, and will continue to litigation against the State if need be.

We are adept at navigating the administrative hurdles and legal complexities inherent in state litigation. This includes claims for injuries sustained on public transport or due to the negligence of municipal services, such as an electrocution injury claim against Eskom or municipalities.

Beyond state and RAF claims, we also handle general personal negligence claims against private citizens, businesses, and corporations.

Our expertise covers dog bite claims against negligent pet owners to injuries sustained in private residences or at a private workplace.

If your injury occurred while on duty, we’ll assist you with your Compensation Fund claim and the private personal injury claim against the private company for their negligence.

The core of these cases involves demonstrating that an individual or company breached their duty of care, directly causing you harm.

These claims are typically governed by the South African Law of Delict, and the aim is to compensate you for all damages, including medical costs and pain and suffering caused.

We'll manage the entire legal process, from demand letters and evidence gathering to litigation. Whether it's a civil assault claim or a complex product liability claim, we provide tailored, expert legal advice and representation.

This guide provides general information about South African Personal Injury Law as at the review date above and is not a substitute for professional legal advice. 

Laws, fees, and RAF processing times change – always confirm current requirements with RAF or a qualified Personal Injury attorney before making decisions that depend on them.