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De Vries Shields Chiat Incorporated (DSC Attorneys), a Cape Town law firm of specialist personal inj

All our attorneys are highly qualified and have extensive experience in the field of personal injury law. In addition, clients benefit from access to our extensive panel of top medico-legal specialists and advocates.

05/06/2026

DSC Attorneys – Personal Injury Law Firm

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01/06/2026

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More than 800 learners died in school transport accidents in South Africa between 2018 and 2022 – and the situation is getting worse.

If your child has been injured, you may be able to claim compensation from the Road Accident Fund for medical expenses, general damages and loss of income. But deadlines apply, so it's important to act soon.

👉 Find out what you can claim and how: https://bit.ly/DSC-Claims-School-Transport-Accidents

25/05/2026

Brachial plexus injuries involve damage to the nerves between the spinal cord and the shoulders, arms and hands.

Not all of these injuries are preventable – but medical malpractice can be a cause, most commonly during the delivery of babies.

If negligence caused your or your child’s brachial plexus injury, you have the right to seek compensation. Find out more: https://bit.ly/Brachial-Plexus-Injury-Claims

18/05/2026

In public spaces like shopping malls, owners and operators are legally required to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of visitors.

If you suffer an injury due to a fall caused by negligence, you can claim compensation. Find out more: https://bit.ly/DSC-Slip-Fall-Claims

Some reasons to claim may include:
⚠️ No clear warning signs for hazards
⚠️ Obstructions in walkways
⚠️ Excessively slippery ramps
⚠️ A lack of adequate lighting
⚠️ No railings or barriers where necessary
⚠️ Failure to clean up slippery spills

11/05/2026

If you’re a business owner or self-employed and you’re injured in a road accident, you can claim loss of income from the Road Accident Fund (RAF) – although this is more complex than for salaried employees.

In this article, we detail how your business structure impacts your RAF loss of earnings claim and what documents you’ll need to support the claim: https://bit.ly/Loss-of-Income-Claim-Own-Business

04/05/2026

A Gauteng High Court has cleared the way for a personal injury claim against the City of Johannesburg after a woman fell into an open manhole: https://bit.ly/Womans-Manhole-Claim-Against-CityJoburg-Proceeds

The case highlights a key point: municipalities can be held accountable when public safety is neglected.

If you’ve been injured in a similar incident, you may have a claim. Learn more about your rights and the process here: https://bit.ly/DSC-Claims-For-Falls-Into-Manholes

27/04/2026

Today we mark Freedom Day – an opportunity to reflect on the rights and protections afforded to all South Africans, and the progress that continues to shape our legal system. 🇿🇦

20/04/2026

It’s clear that trauma has mental, as well as physical, effects on victims – and globally, the law is starting to catch up.

In South Africa, like elsewhere, mental health conditions such as PTSD, depression and anxiety may be recognised as compensable damages in legal claims.

Find out more in our article: https://bit.ly/DSC-Mental-Health-Injury-Claims

13/04/2026

Dog attacks are a persistent issue in South Africa. The majority of attack victims are children – and elderly people are vulnerable also.

In our article, find out more about the legal rights of those injured in dog attacks: https://bit.ly/DSC-Dog-Bite-Claims

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10th Floor, Touchstone House, 7 Bree Street
Cape Town
8000

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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

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https://www.dsclaw.co.za/contact/

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