The marvel of the human spirit: A road accident survivor shares his story
Nathi is 37 years old. His life has not been easy. He grew up very poor in Gugulethu, his mother being a domestic worker who never had the...
#ATTORNEYSWITHHEART SECURES A FUTURE FOR BOY WHO LOST HIS LEG
On the morning of 30 September 2013 Edna Mouton left her 4 year old son in the care of his grandmother since she had to go to work at Mediclinic in...
SUPREME COURT RULES CITY OF CAPE TOWN LIABLE IN DOG BITE CASE
The City of Cape Town lost their appeal in the Supreme Court of South Africa on Thursday, 1 October 2020 against three respondents of a dog bite...
The Marvel of the Human Spirit: The story of Nathi
Nathi is 37 years old. His life has not been easy. He grew up very poor in Gugulethu, his mother being a domestic worker who never had the...
The Road Accident Fund claim process: why it takes so long
If you have had the misfortune of being injured in a road accident through no fault of your own, you should be entitled to claim compensation from...
MAN RAPED IN PRISON CELL DUE TO POLICE NEGLIGENCE IS AWARDED COMPENSATION
Judgement was delivered in Cape Town on 9 December 2019 in a case where the plaintiff claimed compensation in the amount of R520 000 from the...
WHEN THERE IS LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL: A FEEL GOOD MOMENT FOR ROAD ACCIDENT VICTIM
Kamiela Abrahams is a genuine person – a caring person. It took five minutes in her company to know that she deeply respects and cares for others,...
RESTORING DIGNITY: HOPE AFTER A GRUESOME ROAD ACCIDENT
Andrew Davids is soft-spoken, yet has a heartwarming smile. He came to Simpsons Attorneys today to tell the story of how they helped him get his...
AN UPHILL BATTLE FOR JUSTICE AFTER BEING REJECTED BY THE ROAD ACCIDENT FUND
Bongani Modolo is a proud and doting father, his son being the first person he introduces while visiting Simpsons Attorneys for his interview. Being...
Debt and Rescission of Judgement: what does it mean?
With the sea of debt problems rising about our ears, it is good to get to grips with some of the laws surrounding debt and its consequences –...
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE – CORRECTING THE WRONGS OF THE PAST
As you enter the room, you can hear a rugby match is underway. One of the Blue Bulls’ most avid supporters is watching one of his heroes score a...
New dreams for possible victim of medical negligence
The day Gershwin Fortune (26) was told that his leg would be amputated, after what seemed to be a mere dislocation, was the day he decided to make...
Dagga and its effects on driving and road safety
Legalisation of Marijuana Just when the directives on driving under the influence of alcohol, or any narcotic drug, have justifiably become...
Road Accident Fund (RAF) versus the Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS)
Road Accident Fund Act (RAF) The Road Accident Fund Act (RAF) No 56 of 1996 still governs accidents that occurred between 1 May 1997 and 31 July...
Listeriosis: what are your consumer rights?
The outbreak of Listeriosis in South Africa has caused not only fear and concern but numerous deaths. Cited as one of the worst outbreaks in the...
Self-Driving Cars or SA Road Statistics: which is scarier?
“They are more courteous and more defensive drivers than normal drivers.” ~ Chris Urmson, Google’s director of the self-driving programme.
A Fighting Chance – Why Medical Negligence Requires Firm Action
Christiano loves the beach and he adores cars. He is his parents’ only child and has recently celebrated his fifth birthday. Yet he is not running...
National Wills Week: Let an Attorney Write Your Will for Free
The following information was provided by the Law Society of South Africa. 6 reasons why you should have a will It is your right to decide who...