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The most effective way to start is by submitting your details for a confidential review. This allows our team to assess your situation and determine if your case meets the criteria for a specialist medical negligence claim.
A missed diagnosis or delayed treatment is more than a medical mistake – it is a theft of time. If you suffered because a doctor missed the signs, you aren’t just looking for a lawyer.
You are looking for a way to recover the health, income, and quality of life that was taken from you.
If you were diagnosed late and suspect medical negligence caused you further harm, you may have a valid claim:
Cancer Misdiagnosis: Failure to screen or biopsy, allowing the disease to progress from a treatable stage to a critical state.
Cardiac & Stroke Errors: Missing warning signs of a heart attack or stroke, leading to permanent and preventable heart or brain damage.
Sepsis or Infections: Failure to identify life-threatening infections, causing organ failure or long-term disability that could have been avoided.
Emergency Misdiagnosis: Mistaking acute conditions like appendicitis or ectopic pregnancy for minor ailments, resulting in life-threatening complications or internal ruptures.
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 general “personal injury,” but very few have the specialised medical insight or the financial capital required to successfully litigate a diagnostic error claim in South Africa.
These cases are exceptionally complex because:
The Burden of Proof: You must prove that a healthcare professional’s failure to identify symptoms or misinterpret tests directly led to a significantly worse medical outcome.
The Cost of Evidence: Proving a case requires a “team of experts”—oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and surgeons. These specialist reports can cost hundreds of thousands of Rands.
The Scale of the Claim: A successful claim must account for corrective surgeries, loss of employment, and the potential for decades of specialized care.
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 diagnostic error claim is calculated to cover the full impact the delay has had on your life and your future. In South Africa, these claims are divided into specific categories:
– Corrective & Future Care: Covers the cost of aggressive treatments, private nursing, or specialized rehabilitation required specifically because of the medical delay.
– Ongoing Medical Costs: Future expenses for specialist consultations, long-term medication, and any corrective surgeries necessitated by the error.
– Specialized Assistance: Funding for mobility aids, home modifications, or assistive devices if the error resulted in permanent physical impairment or disability.
– Loss of Earning Capacity: Compensation for income lost while you were ill, and for the future earnings you would have achieved had your health not been compromised.
– General Damages: Financial compensation for your physical pain, emotional suffering, and the permanent loss of life’s amenities.
In South Africa, diagnostic error claims often range from R2 million to over R15 million. These values cover corrective treatments, long-term rehabilitation, and the financial impact of lost time.
Each settlement ensures you receive the medical support, professional care, and financial security needed to manage the consequences of a missed diagnosis.
☝ 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 diagnostic error 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 delayed diagnosis case.
To secure your health and 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 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, diagnostic error payouts are among the highest in the legal system, often ranging from R2 million to over R15 million, depending on the long-term impact on your health and earning capacity.
Medical providers often use jargon to avoid accountability. Our partner firms use independent specialists to review pathology and radiology reports to find the truth.
Yes. Generally, you have three years from when you became aware of the error to claim. However, in Public Hospitals, a legal notice must 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.
