Ronald Bobroff & Partners Inc receives many questions regarding Legal Matters and Medical Negligence Claims. Read below for frequently asked Questions.

1. How should I choose an attorney firm to handle my personal injury/medical negligence claim?

Look for a substantial, well known and ethical firm which has been established for decades, only specialises in such work and whose multiple partners/directors are regarded as leaders in the field of medical negligence and personal injury law.  Such firm will have the financial and professional resources to take on the Road Accident Fund, Insurance Companies and Medical Insurers.

2. What damages can I claim?

All your medical and hospital expenses at private rates, from the date of the incident as also required for the rest of your life* (subject to relevant legislation).

Compensation for pain, suffering and disability.

Payment of all income which you lose from the time of the incident to normal retirement age. This includes compensation for loss of promotion and a shortened working life

In the case of the death of a breadwinner, payment of whatever monetary support would have been provided by the breadwinner during his/her working life is claimed by the dependants. 

3. How do Ronald Bobroff & Partners Inc. Charge?

Most cases are done on a no-win, no-fee basis - either at an agreed time rate per hour or at a straight percentage of the damages recovered. 

As no two cases are identical and numerous circumstances have to be taken into account in deciding on an appropriate fee structure, we provide for alternative arrangements/agreements upfront and negotiate and agree with the client the basis to be utilised when the matter becomes successfully concluded. 

4. How long does a claim usually take?

Because medical conditions resulting from injury or medical negligence take time to stabilise, it is foolish to settle a claim too soon.

Claims against attorneys for settling claims too soon and for too little are increasing rapidly according to the records of the Attorneys Indemnity Insurance company.

It is highly unlikely that a competently handled claim resulting in an appropriate award of damages could be finalised in less than 2 to 4 years.  Attorneys that promise to finalise claims within 6 months or so, would be misleading the client or intending to settle the claim for far less than it's true value

5. What must I do if I want to claim?

Contact us on 0860 100 184 and we will do the rest.

6. What if I want to change attorneys to Ronald Bobroff and partners?

Contact us on 0860 100 184 and we will do the rest. The process is simple provided you have a worthwhile claim.

7. What are my rights if a doctor or medical staff cause harm to my health?

Doctors are liable for the consequences suffered by patients on account of their negligence. Almost every private doctor in SA has malpractice insurance and claims resulting from the negligence by doctors employed by the State are covered by the State. You will be compensated for your pain and suffering, loss of income and lifetime medical costs.

8. Can I claim if I'm injured at work?

Whilst the Workman's Compensation Act (COIDA) unfairly deprives many workers of the right to sue their employers for damages resulting from injuries at work, there are often exceptions to this and once we have met with you, we will advise you according to your particular circumstances. We have helped thousands of injured workers to recover proper compensation.

9. What other kinds of damages claims could I have?

You are entitled to be compensated for the following:

• Injury suffered as a result of someone's negligence, or that of their employees;
• Injury caused by animals;
• Injuries caused by defective products, i.e. food poisoning, faulty electrical appliances, etc.
• Personal injury arising from accidents involving trains, boats, aircraft and busses;
• Personal injury sustained as a result of defective buildings, including slippery stairs or floors;
• Injury suffered as a result of faulty lifts, escalators, defective or negligent construction;
• Assault and Road Rage incidents;
• Police Brutality;
• Shootings and stabbings;
• Domestic violence;
• Defective Residential or Commercial Building claims against Architects, Builders or Engineers. 

10. Can I change attorneys?

Yes. Clients are at all times entitled to change attorneys.

11. How do I change attorneys?

Once we have met with you and satisfied ourselves that you have a worthwhile claim with a reasonable prospect of succeeding, we will write to your attorney cancelling your instructions to them. Because RBP INC are  leaders in medical negligence and personal injury claims the process is smooth and easy. Most attorney’s Firms accept termination of their instructions based on an undertaking from RBP INC that their reasonable fees and disbursements will be paid if and when the claim proves successful. RBP INC take over the former attorney’s file and immediately proceed to process the claim with the special skills for which the Practice has become known.

If you or anyone you know, has been a victim of a medical negligence, suffered a personal injury as a result of the wrongful act of another or been injured in a road accident, and would like to have Ronald Bobroff & Partners Inc assist in obtaining compensation, please contact us or call us on 011 880-6781 or on our 24hour toll free number 0860 100 184