Suffering through an illness is an emotional experience in itself. With some diseases like diabetes or cancer it requires a lifestyle change and most probably medication that should be taken forever. If this is not enough to deal with, in some cases you might find that you have suffered a medical negligence case and even though it is hard, if the after-effects have made a negative impact on your life, it is essential to call in the services of a medical malpractice lawyer.

Adele van der Walt Attorneys are industry leaders in medical judicial cases and can assist you in making a claim against a health care professional or an institution like a hospital or clinic. When you make use of a medical malpractice lawyer at our firm you can be sure that you will be receiving the best service.

All our lawyers are experts in their field and will be able to assist with the following:

- Investigate the merit of a case and advise on medical negligence.
- Assist with complaints to the Health Professions Council of South Africa, the Nursing Council, Pharmaceutical Council, Department of Health as well as the Hospital Association of South Africa.
- Advise clients on issues surrounding invoicing/rates that are regulate by the Health Professions Council and the Board of Healthcare Funders.
- Advice on patient rights, including Informed Consent, Patient's Right Charter, National Health Bill etc.
- Queries about medical schemes.

Medical negligence speaks to a health care professional like a doctor or specialist who you believe did not do their duty as well as they should have. This includes a botched operation, not informing you of the consequences of an operation or treatment or any other aspect where the health care professional should have informed you or taken care of you. Hospitals can also be sued for a lack of care. It is such a minefield out there, be sure to make use of a medical malpractice lawyer from Adele van der Walt - we will be there for you every step of the way.