Medical Lawyers In The Johannesburg Area

Medical negligence is a complex matter that can be difficult to prove in some cases – which is why it would be in your best interest to seek the advice of experienced medical lawyers. In Johannesburg and the surrounding areas within the Gauteng province the number of medical negligence cases are unfortunately higher than one would want. Although there are many reasons that could lead medical negligence such as over-worked health care providers, under-resourced and over-used public sector and so forth, the pain and suffering of a patient when matters like this do occur is unacceptable and reason enough to seek recourse.

Within the health care sector negligence can occur within the stages of diagnosis, treatment and management of illness. Cases of medical malpractice includes the following:

1. During diagnosis when:

• The patient received the incorrect report on test results;
• The patient’s condition has been incorrectly diagnosed or misdiagnosed; or
• The diagnosis was delayed leading to a less favourable or unfortunate outcome.

2. During treatment when:

• The patient’s condition is treated inappropriately;
• Surgery is performed without the proper skill or care;
• The post-operative care was provided without the proper skill or attention; or
• The proper referral for your condition was not provided.

3. Management of illness:

• When the patient was not informed of alternative treatments or procedures; or
• The patient was not provided with sufficient warning of all the risks associated with the procedure or treatment.

If you feel that you have suffered due to medical malpractice and that you are in need of an experienced medical lawyer, contact Adele van der Walt Attorneys. Our dedicated team is located in Pretoria and as such can offer you our services as medical lawyers in the Johannesburg area where we can assist you with dedication and precision to help seek recourse for the pain and suffering you have endured.

For more information on this subject, please give us a call at 012 460 3668 (SA)
or e-mail us at linda@avdw.co.za