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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 medical error involving incorrect drugs or anaesthesia is not just a complication — it is a life-altering event. If you were harmed due to clinical negligence, you aren’t just looking for a lawyer.
You are looking for a path to recover the costs of corrective surgery, ongoing rehabilitation, and the financial support you need to regain your quality of life.
If you have suffered from any of the following, and you suspect hospital or pharmacy 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 medication or anaesthetic error claim in South Africa.
These cases are exceptionally complex because:
The Burden of Proof: You must prove that the administration of the incorrect drug, dosage, or anaesthetic technique fell below the accepted medical standard and directly caused your specific injury or disability.
The Cost of Evidence: Proving a case requires a “team of experts” – clinical pharmacologists, anaesthetists, neurologists, and toxicologists. These specialist reports can cost hundreds of thousands of Rands.
The Scale of the Claim: A successful claim must cover the costs of corrective surgeries, long-term rehabilitation, and the profound impact on your ability to live and work independently.
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 medication or anaesthetic error claim is calculated to cover your needs and losses for the rest of your life. In South Africa, these claims are divided into specific categories:
– Lifelong Specialised Care: Covers home nursing, caregiver assistance, or residential care if the error resulted in permanent physical or cognitive impairment.
– Medical & Therapy Costs: Future costs for corrective procedures, neurological rehabilitation, chronic pain management, and ongoing psychiatric support.
– Specialised Equipment: Funding for mobility aids, home or vehicle modifications, and any assistive technology required to manage your injury.
– Loss of Earning Capacity: Compensation for the income and benefits you have lost—and will lose in the future—because you are no longer able to work at full capacity.
– General Damages: Financial compensation for the physical pain, emotional trauma, and the overall loss of your quality and enjoyment of life.
In South Africa, medication and anaesthetic error claims often range from R2 million to over R20 million. These values cover lifelong rehabilitation, corrective medical interventions, and the financial impact of permanent disability.
Each settlement ensures you receive the medical support, professional care, and financial independence you need to move forward after a life-altering medical error.
☝ 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 medication or anaesthetic errors 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, medication and anaesthetic error payouts are significant, often ranging from R2 million to R25 million+, depending on the severity of the permanent disability and the lifelong care requirements of the victim.
Hospitals often use medical jargon to dismiss errors as unavoidable side effects or complications. Our partner firms use independent pharmacologists and anaesthetists to review your medical records and uncover the truth.
Yes. Generally, you have three years from the date of the error to file a claim. However, in Public Hospitals, a statutory legal notice must often be sent within 6 months of the incident. Evidence and memories fade – 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.
