Think you've been hit by the worst personal injury? Just to put a little perspective on the matter, here are the top 5 worst personal injury claims recorded in South Africa to date. Thankfully there are determined personal injury lawyers out there who are prepared to fight for compensation on our behalf.
Asbestos companies forced to take responsibility
Personal Injury
South African asbestos companies were coerced by British lawyers to set up a trust for their former employees (miners) who for years had sucked up asbestos dust and were now vulnerable to lung cancer and other deadly respiratory diseases.
Over R490 million, as compensation to the victims, was ploughed into the Asbestos relief fund and although many of the victims will still die and others will become seriously ill, their dependents will at least be taken care of for the next twenty-five years.
Police botch gang-rape investigation - woman sues
A Tembisa woman is suing the minister of police after a botched investigation into an horrific attack on her life that included a particularly brutal beating and gang rape. She was attacked in her home by a group of youths, many of whom she knew, and beaten within inches of her life. She was then gang-raped by eight of her attackers.
What is frightening is that her case was tossed out of court and all the accused released. This was after her court case was postponed time after time because police couldn't find the docket and all the forensic evidence was missing. She is currently awaiting the outcome of her claim.
Dog owner coughs up R1 million after vicious attack
A South African judge ruled in favour of a complainant who sued a dog owner for R1 million. The dog allegedly attacked the woman so viciously that it nearly ripped her nose clean off her face. She had to have over 500 stitches and is due to have plastic surgery once her wounds have healed sufficiently.
Boy electrocuted - power utility has to pay
Power giant, Eskom, had to fork out R2.8 million in damages for a young boy who sustained critical injuries when he climbed over a pylon barrier and was electrocuted. The boy has third degree burns over most of his body and will probably never be able to work.
Leading retailer pays out
In 2006, a leading retailer agreed to accept liability for a claim of nearly R350 000 for personal injuries suffered by a client when an enormous advertising board crashed down on her head. Initially, the retailer claimed they were not responsible as she had not kept a good look out!
Top 5 Worst Personal Injury Claims
For South African's needing legal advice, contact one of the leading Cape Town road accident lawyers at DSC Attorneys.
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