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If your health suffers it is a bad enough experience for you and those around you. When this bad fortune turns even worse as a result of the negligence of a medical professional, you might find yourself in the position where you are thinking of suing the relevant professional for negligence or malpractice. In this case it is important that you enlist the services of a medical malpractice lawyer. Because of the intricate nature of this field, it is important that you get guidance from a qualified and experienced person who will be there with you every step of the way.
A malpractice lawyer, like those found at Adele van der Walt Attorneys, will have ample experience in litigating medical negligence cases. Even though it is a long and arduous road from the initial complaint to the eventual court case, if you have a strong enough case you will receive compensation in some or other way.
Remember that not all cases will land up before a judge. When you have a case it is recommended that you consult a malpractice lawyer. Try to have as much information available as possible, including medical information like x-rays, test results and more.
If you are complaining about a specific doctor and he or she is registered at the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), the first step would be to lay a complaint at the Registrar. You cannot do this anonymously - you must sign your complain in person. The HPCSA will then investigate the matter and they may require additional information. The involved practitioner will be asked to give a detailed explanation and also present all relevant documents.
The Preliminary Inquiry committee will decide whether a further investigation needs to be launched. If they decide against it, the case will be seen as closed.
If the committee decides that a further inquiry must be conducted, consultations will be held and the practitioner will be served with a charge sheet.
It from here onwards where you really need the services of an experienced malpractice lawyer. For all your questions about medical negligence and your case, contact us today for a consultation.
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