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Recognised as leading lawyers in South Africa for Medical Negligence, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Road Accident Claims & Labour Law.

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03/11/2026

If you are concerned about the care you or a loved one received, your medical records are often the starting point, and you have a right to access them.

Both public and private healthcare providers are generally required to give patients access to their records on request. These records can be essential to understanding what happened and whether the care met the required standard.

If you have been refused access, or are unsure how to request your records, that in itself is worth advice.

To discuss a possible medical negligence matter, contact us for an assessment.

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23/10/2026

MYTH: “The driver drove off, so there’s nothing I can do.”

TRUTH: You may still have a claim.

The RAF covers hit-and-run and unidentified vehicle accidents. The driver getting away doesn’t mean your claim does too.

Act early, and keep your police report and case number. We work on a no-win, no-fee basis.

https://mlblegal.co.za/contactus

16/10/2026

A probation period allows an employer to assess a new employee's suitability, but it does not remove the need for fairness. An employee who is struggling should be given evaluation, guidance, and a reasonable chance to improve before any decision to dismiss.

For employers, skipping these steps can turn a probation dismissal into an unfair one. For employees, being on probation does not mean you have no recourse.

If a probation dismissal does not feel right, contact us for an assessment.
https://mlblegal.co.za/contactus
JHB: +27 (0)11 268 6697 | CPT: +27 (0)21 425 5570

07/10/2026

Fixed-term contracts are common, but they do not leave employees without protection.

Where a fixed-term contract has been repeatedly renewed, or where an employer created a reasonable expectation that it would continue, a decision not to renew can, in some cases, amount to an unfair dismissal.

For lower-earning employees, the law also limits how long fixed-term arrangements can run before questions of permanency arise.

For employers, this is worth reviewing before a contract simply lapses. For employees, non-renewal is not always the end of the story.

If you are unsure where you stand, contact us for an assessment.

JHB: +27 (0)11 268 6697 | CPT: +27 (0)21 425 5570
https://mlblegal.co.za/contactus

30/09/2026

If you were injured by a driver who fled the scene, or who was never identified, you may assume there is no one to claim from. That is not the case.

The Road Accident Fund makes provision for claims involving hit-and-run and unidentified vehicles. The requirements are stricter, and the deadline can be shorter than for an ordinary claim, so acting early matters.

Corroborating evidence, such as a police report and any witnesses, becomes especially important in these matters.

We handle RAF claims on a no-win, no-fee basis.

JHB: +27 (0)11 268 6697 | CPT: +27 (0)21 425 5570
https://mlblegal.co.za/contactus

23/09/2026

A wrong or late diagnosis can turn something treatable into something serious.

Not every misdiagnosis is negligence. But when the care falls short of what it should have been, and you are harmed as a result, you may have a claim.

This can include a condition that was missed when it should have been caught, or a delay that made things worse.

If something about your care does not sit right, contact us for an assessment.
https://mlblegal.co.za/contactus/

10/09/2026

MYTH: "I signed the consent form, so I can't do anything."

TRUTH: A signature is not a waiver of your right to proper care.

Signing a consent form means you agreed to the procedure. It does not mean:
• You were properly informed of the risks
• The treatment met the required standard of care
• You have no recourse if something went wrong

Don't let a piece of paper stop you from asking the right questions.

Get in touch: https://mlblegal.co.za/contactus/

28/08/2026

If your child was harmed by negligence in a State hospital, what are you owed: money, or treatment?

The Supreme Court of Appeal has confirmed the answer is money. A single award, calculated once, that you and your family control. You cannot be handed a voucher for treatment in the same system that caused the harm.

These claims are complex and they do prescribe, so the sooner they are assessed, the better.

If this is your family, speak to us. Malcolm Lyons & Brivik has handled medical negligence and birth injury claims for decades, and we will assess yours at no cost to you. https://mlblegal.co.za/contactus/

12/08/2026

Were you a passenger in a car accident?

You have the same right to claim from the Road Accident Fund as anyone else injured on South African roads.

It doesn't matter if you were in a taxi, a lift, a bus or a friend's car.
It doesn't matter who was at fault.
The claim is against the Fund, not the driver.

Don't let anyone tell you that you have no case because you weren't driving.
Get it touch: https://mlblegal.co.za/contactus/

03/08/2026

1965. South Africa's first personal injury law firm opens its doors.

Sixty years later, we're still here, still fighting for our clients across personal injury, medical negligence, RAF claims, and labour law.

From Johannesburg to Cape Town. From South Africa to international clients abroad.

Some things get better with time.

Get in touch: https://mlblegal.co.za/contactus/

Address

3 Street Georges Mall
Cape Town
8001

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27214255570

Website

https://mlblegal.co.za/

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