Press Release | Does the Road Accident Fund Really Care for the Claimants?
It has been reported far and wide that it is in the public’s best interest to approach the Road Accident Fund (RAF) and lodge their cases directly...
Your Right to Fight: the steady rise of claims against public health services in South Africa
A plethora of complaints brought against the Departments of Health in various provinces have been treated in general with disdain and disrespect by...
#AttorneysWithHeart | Willie Simpson – Changing Lives
Simpsons Attorneys recently celebrated 23 years since its inception and offers an insightful history, lined with successes on many fronts. A humble...
Can One Institute a Public Liability Claim for Injuries Suffered While Commuting by Train in SA?
With around 2 200 trains operating on the South African rails daily, PRASA/Metrorail has a tremendous responsibility. The agencies are responsible...
The Road Accident Benefit Scheme Bill is being Promoted Unlawfully
We have received the following update regarding the Road Accident Benefit Scheme Bill from APRAV: Since early 2017 it became clear that the RAF...
#AttorneysWithHeart | A True Sounding Board in Times of Need
That moment when a client walks through our doors, we are deeply aware of the fact that we are dealing with a person’s fears and expectations and...
#AttorneysWithHeart | Going the extra mile in our search for justice
One often hears the term: the fight for justice. The way the law has been considered, sifted, structured and revised over the years, you wouldn’t...
You can Claim Damages for Injuries Suffered Because of a Defective Product
If you have been injured and have suffered damages because of a product that you have bought or used from a manufacturer, wholesaler, service...
OFFICIAL STATEMENT BY SIMPSONS ATTORNEYS
The shocking truth about attempts made by the Road Accident Fund to deny/dissuade claimants from accessing professional legal assistance In an...
Rights, Rules and Debt Review: what to do when debt collectors come knocking
Debt has become an unfortunate aspect of modern life. Costs are outstripping our capacity to pay. Gone are our parents’ or even grandparents’ days...
Road Accident Fund: Despite what they say, processing your claim on your own will rarely see you justly compensated
If you have been unfortunate enough to have suffered injury of some kind through a road accident that was not your fault, you may think that your...
Raising the drinking age to 21: ramifications of the new law
The new bill on raising the drinking age in South Africa to 21 – and amendments to the National Liquor Act – are now up for comment. As with any...
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Have You Been Wrongfully Arrested? Police officers must act within the confinement of the law. However, wrongful arrest, detention, assault, damage...
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Never giving up: When whiplash becomes more than a pain in the neck
Tanya is an HR executive who is really good at her job.
She comes to work early, she often stays late, her work is exemplary, she rarely complains about anything and her conduct is always professional. Since she needs to set an example for her colleagues, her personal feelings are hidden behind a calm composure. That was until 8 August 2007, the day her life changed forever.
Drinking and Driving: the accidental costs
The trouble with alcohol is that nobody deliberately sets out to get drunk and cause an accident. All too often people are simply enjoying...
Professional Negligence: when your lawyer lets you down
Possibly one of the worst betrayals is when a professional individual paid to look after your interests, neglects their duty in a way that leaves...
A Professional Negligence Case Study: Why Bettie sued her lawyer
Bettie, a 34-year old mother of 2, earned her living as a tea and cleaning lady. One morning on her way to work, she suffered serious knee injuries...