Personal Injury Claims
MW Attorneys assist clients with the instituting and administration of personal injury claims on behalf of clients where damages are recovered either from the Road Accident Fund or the state, in its capacity as the various M.E.C’s for health and/or a medical practitioner(s) and/or institution(s) as a result of negligence.
In delivering these services, MW Attorneys guarantees that:
Our services are either based on a time based fee agreement or an agreement in terms of the Contingency Fee Act.
MW Attorneys have successfully represented clients across South Africa and abroad with numerous claims.
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Conveyancing And Property Law
Through our value-added approach MW Attorneys enjoys the support of both real-estate agents and financial institutions and have been involved in numerous successful property development projects.
We in particular ensure that first time owners understand all of the processes and financial requirements in conveyancing matters.
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Family Law
MW Attorneys mainly assist in the finalization of divorce matters, we aim to guide the parties to a settlement but will also be able to provide you with innovative and tailored legal assistance in the event of an uncontested divorce matter.
MW Attorneys will be able to assist you with the calculation accrual claims and provide expert legal opinion and advice on Trust Law and South African Care Law.
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General Litigation
Through consistency and an “eye for detail” coupled with excellent administrative skills MW Attorneys provide its clients with a vast range of innovative legal and/or litigation services.
We in particular ensure that first time owners understand all of the processes and financial requirements in conveyancing matters.
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Administration Of Deceased Estates And Wills
The Deceased Estate department of MW Attorneys comprises of a dedicated team of Professionals who will be able to assist with a variety of matters such as, Personal – Affairs, Estate Planning, the drafting of a free Will as well as the winding up and administration of Deceased Estates.
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Administration Of Insolvent Estates
MW attorneys will be able to assist clients with the Liquidation of Companies and Close Corporations, the Sequestration of Debtors and the Voluntary Surrender of Estates.
Our friendly and dedicated team of professionals provide tailored legal assistance and advice in both Debt Review & Business Rescue Proceedings. At MW Attorneys our aim is to guide our clients in the best possible way whilst simultaneously minimizing their exposure and risk.
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Corporate And Commercial Law
Apart from the drawing of contracts for sale or lease of properties and/or businesses, new legislation requires companies to comply with various legislative requirements, such as SARS (VAT), FICA, BEE, POPI ACT etc. It is imperative that each business owner keeps up with these requirements.
We are able to assist with:
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Why you should choose us
At MW Attorneys we believe that quality of services counts and not quantity. We believe in sincere and continuous communication with our clients and we strive to deliver services of the highest quality, as we have been doing since 1997. We regard our clients as our most important asset!
MW Attorneys has a proven track record since:
1900
Frequently Asked Questions
- An individual who sustained bodily injury as a direct result of a motor vehicle accident;
- A dependent of a deceased breadwinner;
- A close relative of the deceased who incurred funeral expenses;
- A claimant under the age of 18 years must be a parent, legal guardian or curator ad litem
In respect of a motor vehicle of which the driver or owner is identified a claim for compensation in respect of loss or damage (bodily injury) from the driving of a motor vehicle, must be lodged with the Road Accident Fund within three years from the date on which the accident occurred.
Once a claim has been lodged, a summons must be issued within five years from the date on which the accident occurred.
In respect of a motor vehicle of which the driver or owner is unidentified a claim for compensation in respect of loss or damage (bodily injury) from the driving of a motor vehicle, must be lodged with the Road Accident Fund within two years from the date on which the accident occurred.
Once a claim has been lodged, a summons must be issued within five years from the date on which the accident occurred.
After the lodgment of a claim, a Summons may not be served before the expiry of 120 days.
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The Contingency Fees Act 66 of 1997 makes it possible for an attorney to conclude a Contingency Fees Agreement with his and/or her client subject to strict compliance with the Act.
- Section 2(1)(a) The attorney will be entitled to his and/or her normal fees for services, as agreed, only if the client is successful, without any statutory cap being applied;
- Section 2(1)(b) The attorney will be entitled to a normal fee and a success fee (limited to 25% or double the normal fees whichever amount is lesser) in case of the matter being successful.
The use of a Contingency Fees Agreement enables financially challenged individuals to obtain and/or engage the services of an attorney for legal assistance.
A Contingency Fees Agreement generally entails that the attorney incurs and/or carries all the costs during the duration of the proceedings up until the finalization.
When a matter is successfully finalized the attorney will provide a statement of account which is deducted from the proceeds of the claim as agreed upon in terms of the Contingency Fees Agreement.
Names and contact details of the traffic officials who attended the scene;
Copy of Identity Document;
Copy of birth certificate in matters where minors are involved;
Salary Advice Slips for a period of 3 months before the date of accident;
Full and/or complete particulars of Employer(s);
Details of all treating doctors and/or medical personnel;
Details of any witnesses to the accident;
Photographs of the scene of the accident;
Photographs of the vehicles involved in the accident;
Photographs of any and/or all accident related injuries;
Specified accounts of funeral expenses;
Specified accounts of medical expenses;
Medical aid undertaking where applicable.