Personal Liability Team

The Personal Liability Team specialises in Medical Negligence claims and claims against the Road Accident Fund. The team has a proven track record of successful litigation and settlement negotiations on behalf of clients. With a  client-centric approach, the team can analyse every situation to determine the best course of action. Our personal liability team is supported by a panel of medical experts, ensuring the attainment of the most favourable outcomes. 

When do I have a claim against the RAF?
You may be eligible to file a claim against the Road Accident Fund (RAF) for personal injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident, or for loss of support if the primary breadwinner of a household is killed in a road accident.

What is Medical Negligence?
According to South African Courts, Medical Negligence means that a medical practitioner has failed to exercise the degree of skill and care that is expected of a reasonably competent practitioner in that particular branch of the profession.

When do I have a claim for Medical Negligence?
If a patient experiences an unexpected and adverse outcome following a medical procedure due to the failure of a medical practitioner to exercise reasonable care and skill, the patient may have grounds for a medical negligence claim against the medical practitioner.

Various legal aspects need to be considered.  Contact our expert medical negligence lawyers to assist you with the process.

Key Contacts for Personal Liability

Key Contacts for Personal Liability

Jaco Van den Berg

Senior Associate

Jaco is a Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution Practice Group who specialises in Civil Litigation in the High Court... and Magistrates’ Court. He also specialises in Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Foreclosures, Motor Vehicle Accidents Claims, RAF Claims, Debt Collections and Personal Injury Law.

Bloemfontein
jaco@phinc.co.za
+27 51 400 4021
+27 79 699 5090

Jaco Van den Berg

Senior Associate

Jaco is a Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution Practice Group who specialises in Civil Litigation in the High Court... and Magistrates’ Court. He also specialises in Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Foreclosures, Motor Vehicle Accidents Claims, RAF Claims, Debt Collections and Personal Injury Law.

Bloemfontein
jaco@phinc.co.za
+27 51 400 4021
+27 79 699 5090

Personal Liability Expertise

Dispute Resolution

Dispute resolution advice and support services across all legal forums, risk and merit assessment, institution and management of legal action, briefing of counsel, lodging of appeals and rev...

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Mediation and Arbitration

Mediation and arbitration support services utilizing appropriate mediation and arbitration forums, risk and merit assessment, initiation and management of mediation or arbitration proceeding...

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Medical Negligence

Advice and counsel in respect of medical negligence, merit assessment, specialists, preparation of reports, quantum assessment, institution of actions, case management and all other matters ...

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Motor Vehicle Accident

Advice and counsel to the victims and their dependants of motor vehicle accidents, including instituting claims against the Road Accident Fund, managing disputes, institution of litigation, ...

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Dispute Resolution

Dispute resolution advice and support services across all legal forums, risk and merit assessment, institution and management of legal action,... briefing of counsel, lodging of appeals and reviews, legal representation, preparation of documentation, legal opinions and all related support to resolving legal disputes.

Mediation and Arbitration

Mediation and arbitration support services utilizing appropriate mediation and arbitration forums, risk and merit assessment, initiation and management of mediation... or arbitration proceedings, legal representation, briefing of counsel, lodging of appeals and reviews, preparation of documentation, legal opinions and all related support services.

Medical Negligence

Advice and counsel in respect of medical negligence, merit assessment, specialists, preparation of reports, quantum assessment, institution of actions, case... management and all other matters relating to medical negligence litigation.

Motor Vehicle Accident

Advice and counsel to the victims and their dependants of motor vehicle accidents, including instituting claims against the Road Accident... Fund, managing disputes, institution of litigation, case management, negotiation and settlements, preparation of documentation and reports, and all other aspects relating to motor vehicle accident claims.