WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS AS A PEDESTRIAN OR PASSENGER IN A ROAD ACCIDENT? Did you know that as a pedestrian involved in an accident you may have a claim against the RAF. The Road Accident Fund Act has made provisions for pedestrians to claim for compensation for injuries sustained when a motor vehicle has collided […]
read moreMINORS CLAIMING FROM RAF FOR LOSS OF SUPPORT IN RESPECT OF MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS Have you lost a parent or child in a motor vehicle accident? Are you a guardian looking after a child who lost their parent/parents in a motor vehicle accident? Did you know that as the guardian you may […]
read moreGender-based & Domestic Violence #amInext Human rights’ group Amnesty International said recently that gender-based and domestic violence in South Africa has reached “alarming levels” 3915 women and children were murdered in the last year. That’s an average of 10 women and children murdered every single day of 2018. Every. Single. Day. G Grobbelaar Inc. supports […]
read morePersonal Injury Law Far too often people make the fatal error of not seeking legal advice due to the fear of legal fees. Taking the law into your own hands is definitely not recommended, especially when it comes to Personal Injury Law. It is best to seek expert advice and guidance such as the aggressive […]
read moreSouth Africa’s legal system underwent a dramatic change with the adoption in 1996 of the new Constitution. And civil procedures were one of the branches of the law that heralded this change. This included matters such as access to courts, debt collection and prescription which relates to litigation against the State. Civil Law specialises in […]
read moreCivil Litigation is a legal proceeding that involves disputes of a non-criminal nature. In other words, this can include legal matters such as couples seeking a divorce, tenants fighting with their landlords or workers involved in labour disputes. It also embraces other specialised fields involving more complex litigation such as commercial and corporate disputes. Civil […]
read moreThe Road Accident Fund (RAF) is a government-supported insurance fund that provides compensation to the victims of road accidents in South Africa. Every time you purchase petrol or diesel, you automatically contribute to a statutorily prescribed levy, which is used to finance the fund. The RAF provides personal injury and death compensation to those injured […]
read moreEvery year, thousands of motor accidents occur on South African roads. The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is responsible for compensating those who are seriously injured in accidents they didn’t cause. Although the RAF pays out millions each month, many of the claims submitted to the RAF go unpaid due to weak evidence or poor preparation […]
read moreA large number of dog bites are reported every year. Dog bites can result in trauma, disfigurement and may even be fatal. Being attacked and bitten by a dog can result in a personal injury claim. If you’ve been bitten by a dog, it’s possible you can claim compensation for: Past & Future Medical Expenses […]
read moreWhether you have never been arrested, or if you have already seen the inside of “the grill”, it is important to understand your rights and to know what constitutes an unlawful arrest. UNLAWFUL ARREST If a police officer catches someone in the act of a crime, they have the right to detain the person and […]
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