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Onah Attorneys Inc • Johannesburg
Personal Injury Attorneys – Compensation for What Was Taken
When someone else’s negligence injures you, South African law entitles you to full compensation — medical costs, lost income, and damages for pain, disfigurement and lost quality of life. Beyond road accidents, we run claims for slip-and-falls, dog attacks, medical negligence, assaults at negligent venues and unlawful arrest by SAPS. Insurers and state attorneys respect prepared claimants — we make you one.
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Slip, trip and fall in shops, malls or on municipal pavements
Dog bites and animal attacks
Medical and hospital negligence
Injuries at schools, gyms or negligent venues
Assault where negligent security enabled the attack
Unlawful arrest and detention claims against the SAPS Minister
Product defects causing injury
Workplace injuries beyond COIDA (third-party liability)
How we handle your matter
Liability investigation
We establish the legal duty, the breach and causation — incident reports, CCTV preservation demands, maintenance records, witness statements.
Statutory notices
Claims against the State or municipalities require notice within 6 months under the Institution of Legal Proceedings Act — we serve them immediately.
Quantum build
Specialist medico-legal and actuarial reports quantify every head of damage, current and future.
Demand & negotiation
We present insurers or state attorneys a proven claim and negotiate from evidence, not sympathy.
Litigation
Where fair settlement fails we sue in the Magistrates’ or High Court and take the matter to judgment.
Fees — transparent, agreed upfront
Most injury claims run no-win-no-fee under the Contingency Fees Act (capped at 25%). Where a defendant insurer pays costs, your net recovery improves further — the fee model is explained in writing before we start.
Key legislation:
- Apportionment of Damages Act 34 of 1956
- Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organs of State Act 40 of 2002
Frequently asked questions
What must I prove in a personal injury claim?
Wrongfulness (a duty was owed), negligence (a reasonable person would have prevented the harm), causation, and damages. Evidence gathered early — photos, CCTV, incident reports — decides these cases.
How long do I have to claim?
Generally 3 years before prescription. Claims against the State, SAPS or municipalities require a statutory notice within 6 months of the incident — miss it and you need condonation.
What is my claim worth?
The sum of proven medical costs, future care, lost earnings and general damages benchmarked against comparable case law. Serious injuries with permanent sequelae reach into the millions; quantification is expert-driven.
Can I sue a shop where I slipped and fell?
Yes — occupiers owe lawful visitors a duty to keep premises reasonably safe. Wet floors without signage, broken tiles and unlit stairs are classic liability. Report the incident and photograph the scene immediately.
Can I claim for a dog bite?
Yes — under the actio de pauperie the owner is liable even without negligence. Medical records, photos of the wounds and identification of the animal are the key evidence.
What about being assaulted or unlawfully arrested by police?
Claims against the Minister of Police for unlawful arrest, detention and assault are common and succeed regularly — the 6-month statutory notice is the critical first step.
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