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An orthopaedic injury resulting from surgical error or misdiagnosis is not just a physical setback — it is a life-altering event. If your mobility was compromised due to medical negligence, you aren’t just looking for a lawyer.
You are looking for a path to fund the rehabilitation, corrective surgeries, and mobility aids you will need for the rest of your life.
If you have been diagnosed with any of the following, and you suspect hospital or surgical 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 an orthopaedic negligence claim in South Africa.
These cases are exceptionally complex because:
The Burden of Proof: You must prove that a surgical technical error, a misdiagnosis of a fracture, or a failure to monitor post-operative complications directly caused your permanent impairment.
The Cost of Evidence: Proving a case requires a “team of experts” – orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, radiologists, and rehabilitation specialists. These reports can cost hundreds of thousands of Rands.
The Scale of the Claim: A successful claim must cover lifelong rehabilitation, future revision surgeries, specialised mobility aids, 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.
An orthopaedic negligence claim is calculated to cover your needs for the rest of your life. In South Africa, these claims are divided into specific categories:
– Lifelong Specialised Care: Covers nursing assistance or caregivers for those who have lost significant mobility or independence.
– Medical & Therapy Costs: Future costs for intensive physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and expensive corrective or revision surgeries.
– Specialised Equipment: Funding for prosthetics, wheelchairs, orthotics, and necessary modifications to your home or vehicle.
– Loss of Earning Capacity: Compensation for the income you are no longer able to earn due to physical disability or chronic pain.
– General Damages: Financial compensation for your pain, suffering, and the loss of the amenities of life.
In South Africa, orthopaedic negligence claims often range from R2 million to over R15 million. These values cover corrective surgeries, specialized rehabilitation, and mobility support for life. Each settlement ensures you receive the dignity, medical intervention, and physical therapy you deserve to regain your quality of life and independence.
☝ 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 childbirth injuries may lack the deep expertise and massive financial capital required to litigate a complex birth orthopaedic negligence 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, orthopaedic payouts vary based on the severity of the disability, often ranging from R2 million to R15 million+. These values are calculated based on your loss of income and the cost of lifelong physical support.
Surgeons often use the “inherent risk” defense to avoid accountability for errors. Our partner firms use independent orthopaedic experts to review your theatre records and determine if the outcome was truly unavoidable or the result of negligence.
Yes. In South Africa, medical negligence claims generally “prescribe” (expire) 3 years after the incident. Furthermore, if the surgery occurred in a State Hospital, a formal legal notice must be served within 6 months. Do not delay, as gathering surgical evidence takes time.
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.
