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A severe infection or septic event is not just a medical complication—it is a life-altering crisis. If you or a loved one suffered due to poor hygiene or a delayed diagnosis, you aren’t just seeking legal advice.
You are seeking the resources to manage ongoing recovery, permanent disability, or the devastating loss of a family member.
If you have been diagnosed with any of the following during or after a hospital stay, and you suspect medical 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 hospital-acquired infection or sepsis claim in South Africa.
These cases are exceptionally complex because:
The Burden of Proof: You must prove that the hospital’s failure to maintain sterile protocols or a delay in diagnosing an infection directly caused the systemic sepsis or permanent injury.
The Cost of Evidence: Proving a case requires a “team of experts” – infectious disease specialists, microbiologists, ICU consultants, and nursing experts. These reports can cost hundreds of thousands of Rands.
The Scale of the Claim: A successful claim must cover long-term rehabilitation, potential prosthetic costs (in cases of amputation), home modifications, and significant 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 sepsis or infection claim is calculated to cover your needs for the rest of your life, especially if the event resulted in organ damage or physical disability. In South Africa, these claims are divided into specific categories:
– Lifelong Specialized Care: Covers home nursing, caregiver assistance, or assisted living facilities if you can no longer live independently.
– Medical & Therapy Costs: Future costs for chronic medication, dialysis (if kidneys were damaged), occupational therapy, and corrective surgeries.
– Specialized Equipment: Funding for prosthetics, wheelchairs, mobility aids, and modifications to your home or vehicle to accommodate a disability.
– Loss of Earning Capacity: Compensation for the income you have lost and the future earnings you will forfeit because you can no longer work.
General Damages: Financial compensation for your pain, suffering, emotional trauma, and the loss of the amenities of life.
In South Africa, severe sepsis and infection claims often range from R3 million to over R15 million. These values cover intensive rehabilitation, permanent organ damage support, and loss of income. Each settlement ensures you receive the medical monitoring, specialized treatment, and financial security you deserve for the rest of your life.
☝ 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 infection and sepsis case.
To secure your 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, sepsis and hospital-acquired infection payouts vary based on the severity of the harm, often ranging from R3 million to over R15 million for cases involving permanent organ damage, amputations, or wrongful death.
Hospitals frequently label infections as unavoidable complications of surgery or admission. Our partner firms utilize independent microbiologists and infectious disease specialists to audit hygiene protocols and prove where the standard of care failed.
Yes. Generally, medical negligence claims in South Africa prescribe within 3 years of the incident. However, if the injury occurred in a Public Hospital, a formal statutory notice must be served within 6 months. Delaying can result in your right to seek compensation being barred forever. 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.
