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Understand the three elements every medical negligence claim needs—negligence, causation, and damages—and whether your situation might qualify for legal action.
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Decode the legal and medical terms you’ll encounter in healthcare disputes—from “causation” and “general damages” to “informed consent” and “prescribed minimum benefits.”
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Understanding Medical Terms in Your Case
Making complex language easier to understand Medical records and expert reports can be full of technical terms that feel overwhelming, especially when you are dealing with trauma and uncertainty. At Lanser Sutherland Inc., part of our role is to translate this...
What can I claim for, and how is it calculated?
When something has gone wrong with medical care, most people ask two questions: Do I have a case? If I do, what can I actually claim for? In law, the word “damages” simply means the different types of loss for which you may claim compensation. Some are financial (like...
Legal Costs & Funding in Medical Negligence Cases
Understanding how legal costs work and how we help you afford justice Medical negligence cases are often complex and costly, largely because they require multiple expert reports, detailed calculations of future needs and loss, and long timeframes before finalisation....
What Damages Can I Claim in a Medical Negligence Case?
Understanding the different types of compensation available In a medical negligence case, “damages” simply means the different kinds of loss for which you can claim compensation. Some relate to money (like medical expenses and lost income), and others relate to your...
Time Limits for Medical Negligence Claims (Prescription)
Don't let time run out on your legal rights In South Africa, medical negligence claims must be brought within certain legal time limits, called "prescription periods". These rules are complicated, especially for children and people who cannot manage their own affairs,...