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A birth injury like Cerebral Palsy or HIE is not just a medical diagnosis—it is a lifelong turning point. If your child was harmed due to hospital negligence, you aren’t just looking for a lawyer.
You are looking for a path to provide the care, therapy, and equipment your child will need for the rest of their life.
If your child has been diagnosed with any of the following, and you suspect hospital negligence, you may have a claim:
Our 3-stage process is designed to help you learn if you have a good case, put you in touch with a specialist attorney firm, and assess your options.
Our team completes a high level review of the merits and potential of your claim
A specialist legal firm will contact you to discuss in more detail, answer any questions, and outline your options
Most law firms handle “personal injury,” but very few have the specialised knowledge or the financial capital required to successfully litigate a birth injury claim in South Africa.
These cases are exceptionally complex because:
The Burden of Proof: You must prove that the hospital’s failure to monitor fetal distress or a delay in a C-section directly caused the brain injury.
The Cost of Evidence: Proving a case requires a “team of experts” – neonatologists, radiologists, obstetricians, and nursing experts. These reports can cost hundreds of thousands of Rands.
The Scale of the Claim: A successful claim must cover 24-hour care, specialized schooling, medical equipment, and loss of future earnings.
We bridge the gap. We connect families with the few elite South African law firms that specialise exclusively in high-value medical negligence on a “No-Win, No-Fee” basis.
A birth injury claim is calculated to cover your child’s needs for the rest of their life. In South Africa, these claims are divided into specific categories:
– Lifelong Specialized Care: Covers 24-hour nursing or caregiver assistance and specialized schooling.
– Medical & Therapy Costs: Future costs for physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and surgeries.
– Specialized Equipment: Funding for wheelchairs, orthotics, communication devices, and home or vehicle modifications.
– Loss of Earning Capacity: Compensation for the income your child would have been able to earn as an adult.
– General Damages: Financial compensation for the child’s pain, suffering, and loss of the amenities of life.
In South Africa, birth injury claims often range from R5 million to over R25 million. These values cover 24-hour care, specialised therapies, and equipment for life.
Each settlement ensures your child receives the dignity, medical support, and specialized schooling they deserve for the rest of their lives.
☝ Indicative values only. Actual claim amounts will depend on the nature and circumstances of each specific claim.
It’s tempting to choose the lawyer closest to home, the one your neighbor recommends, or the firm with the flashiest office. While these feel reassuring, they are rarely the right choice for a medical negligence claim.
It is nearly impossible to judge an attorney’s technical ability from a quick meeting. Medical negligence is an elite specialty. A firm that excels in general litigation or even surgical errors may lack the deep expertise and massive financial capital required to litigate a complex birth injury case.
To secure your child’s future, you don’t need the most convenient lawyer — you need the right specialist.
Connect with an elite medical negligence specialist now.
Following a medical negligence incident, one of the most important decisions you’ll need to make is which attorney (lawyer) to appoint to represent your case.
The attorney and law firm are the team that will take your claim from beginning through to cash in the bank.
>>> An expert lawyer will fight for you and your family to get the biggest possible payout in the shortest period of time
Winning requires elite specialists with High Court experience and medical expert panels. The best lawyers provide a legal path to secure your child’s lifetime care fund.
We connect you with ethical, insured specialists. Experience transparent communication and no-win-no-fee representation from trusted experts dedicated to your family’s dignity and justice.
We believe that justice should not be reserved for the wealthy. Through our partner firms, you will be able to access high-court litigation on a deferred or contingency basis.
The law firm pays for all medical experts and court fees.
If the case is not successful, you owe the firm nothing.
Our partners are vetted for their track record in the High Court of South Africa.
*Disclaimer: To respect the privacy and confidentiality of the individuals involved, names and certain identifying details in these testimonials have been changed. These accounts were developed in consultation with the claimants and represent their authentic experiences, however, they were prepared with the professional assistance of a scribe and editor to ensure clarity and readability.
There is one decision you need to make regarding your Medical Malpractice claim that will make the biggest difference to your family’s pocket and the financial outcome of your claim.
👉 Which attorney firm to appoint to run your claim
Did you know that there are thousands of attorneys (lawyers) in South Africa, and picking the wrong one could cost you millions of Rands and delay your claim by months or even years?!? We can help you find the needle in a haystack and pick the right attorney for you and your family.
👉 No Win, No Fee
In South Africa, birth injury payouts are among the highest in the legal system, often ranging from R5 million to R30 million+, depending on the lifelong care requirements of the child.
Hospitals often use medical jargon to avoid accountability. Our partner firms use independent experts to review the maternity records and find the truth.
Yes. While a child usually has until after their 18th birthday to claim, the evidence (and the mother’s claim) can expire much sooner. In Public Hospitals, a legal notice must often be sent within 6 months of the incident. Do not delay.
medneg.co.za is an educational and referral platform. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. We connect potential claimants with qualified legal practitioners in accordance with South African law.
