Assault claims against the police – When and how to claim

In South Africa, assault claims against the police may result in compensation for victims of police brutality or their families. To protect your rights or assist others, it’s useful to know when and how to claim. The problem of violence by the police in South Africa…

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R300 million finance available for personal injury lawyers facing extreme pressure during Covid-19

Many legal firms are under financial strain but few face the perfect storm of South Africa’s personal injury lawyers, according to Elad Smadja CEO, Taurus...

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R300 million finance available for personal injury lawyers facing extreme pressure during Covid-19

Good news for the injured: Road Accident Fund pay-outs now possible within hours instead of months or years

South Africans expecting a Road Accident Fund (“RAF”) pay-out after receiving an approved court order, can wait up to one year before seeing any money....

by Taurus Capital

Good news for the injured: Road Accident Fund pay-outs now possible within hours instead of months or years

Anaesthesia malpractice – When and how to claim

Injuries and deaths due to anaesthesia malpractice are alarmingly high in South Africa. What constitutes malpractice? Even when anaesthetic is properly administered, complications can occur. However, it constitutes malpractice if an anaesthetist fails to…

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Is medical malpractice to blame for SA’s shocking cerebral palsy statistics?

Medical malpractice may be a significant factor in South Africa’s shocking cerebral palsy statistics. Very high incidence of cerebral palsy in South Africa According to a report...

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Birth injury claims in South Africa

Birth injury claims can result in compensation for past and future medical expenses, as well as general pain and suffering. What are birth injuries? A birth injury...

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Nursing malpractice claims in South Africa

In South Africa, nursing malpractice claims account for a significant proportion of all medical malpractice claims. What constitutes malpractice by nursing staff? Whenever a nurse fails to...

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Law firm finance 101 – Medical negligence starter guide

The growth in medical negligence litigation over the last few years is due to a number of interrelated factors. With medical specialists and health budgets...

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Law firm finance 101 – Medical negligence starter guide

The perfect storm for RAF defendant attorneys

On February 18th 2020, Collins Letsoalo (acting Chief Executive of the Road Accident Fund) shook the personal injury world when he sent letters to panel...

by Taurus Capital

The perfect storm for RAF defendant attorneys

Personal injury firm growth: Solving for a chicken and egg scenario

Litigating personal injury matters on a contingency fee basis places a heavy cashflow burden on most firms in the short-term. For those practices that can...

by Elad Smadja

Personal injury firm growth: Solving for a chicken and egg scenario

Law firm finance 101 – Tools to limit interest expense on third party funding

It is our recommendation that this article is read in conjunction with an earlier piece published on Taurus Capital’s website, titled, the Interest Tax Shield,...

by Darius Zeederberg

Law firm finance 101 – Tools to limit interest expense on third party funding

How to make a medical malpractice claim in South Africa

We offer a guide on how to make a medical malpractice claim in South Africa. What counts as medical malpractice? In medical scenarios, things sometimes go wrong...

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Types of courts in South Africa

We offer a simple overview of the types of courts in South Africa, together with details of which courts may be involved in hearing personal...

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Law firm finance 101 – Sensible vs. senseless debt

Many of us were raised on the maxim that “no debt is good debt.” However, you may be surprised to find out that, if used...

by Elad Smadja

Law firm finance 101 – Sensible vs. senseless debt

Pre-existing conditions: How they can affect a personal injury claim

Having a pre-existing medical condition doesn’t invalidate your legal rights if you’re injured due to medical malpractice or another party’s negligence. However, it’s important to...

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Beware of touts in South African hospitals: What to watch out for

Increasingly, members of the public are approached by touts in South African hospitals. You’re at your most fragile after you or a family member has been...

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Can I sue if my child is injured at school?

Parents send their children to school with a reasonable expectation that they will be just about as safe as they would be at home. After...

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The business case for medico-legal funding

Scenario: You know for certain (100% probability) that a company’s stock price would increase in value 60% per year for the next 3 years. Questions: How...

by Elad Smadja

The business case for medico-legal funding

The Quantum of Damages in Bodily and Fatal Injury Cases: Quick Guide

About this publication: Part of the Quantum of Damages series, the Quick Guide provides researchers with a compact guide aimed at quickly and easily categorising injuries...

by Juta

Determining compensation for general damages

If you have suffered harm which has resulted in pain and suffering, loss of amenities of life or disability, you could have a claim in...

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Assault claims against the police – When and how to claim

R300 million finance available for personal injury lawyers facing extreme pressure during Covid-19

Good news for the injured: Road Accident Fund pay-outs now possible within hours instead of months or years

Anaesthesia malpractice – When and how to claim

Is medical malpractice to blame for SA’s shocking cerebral palsy statistics?

Birth injury claims in South Africa

Nursing malpractice claims in South Africa

Law firm finance 101 – Medical negligence starter guide

The perfect storm for RAF defendant attorneys

Personal injury firm growth: Solving for a chicken and egg scenario

Law firm finance 101 – Tools to limit interest expense on third party funding

How to make a medical malpractice claim in South Africa

Types of courts in South Africa

Law firm finance 101 – Sensible vs. senseless debt

Pre-existing conditions: How they can affect a personal injury claim

Beware of touts in South African hospitals: What to watch out for

Can I sue if my child is injured at school?

The business case for medico-legal funding

The Quantum of Damages in Bodily and Fatal Injury Cases: Quick Guide

Determining compensation for general damages