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Accident claim finalised in lightning-quick time
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Having taken over a Road Accident Fund claim from another firm of attorneys at short notice, de Broglio Inc managed to successfully take it to trial with only three months in which to prepare a solid case.
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A witness can make all the difference to your claim
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If you are in a car accident, you may be too shocked, disoriented or just plain angry to think straight. But, as a recent case illustrates, it is important to keep a cool head and take down the contact details of any witnesses who can support your version of events in court.
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Court ruling a victory for taxi passengers
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De Broglio Inc has welcomed a landmark High Court ruling that declares unconstitutional the fact that taxi passengers injured in an accident before August 2008 can only claim a maximum of R25 000 for their injuries.
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R1-million payout for near-drowning victim
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A nine-year-old girl who nearly drowned in a hit-and-run accident will be looked after for the rest of her life following a R1-million settlement that de Broglio Attorneys secured for her from the Road Accident Fund.
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Home sweet home - until disaster strikes
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Even a quiet suburban street can be the scene of a terrible car accident, as teenager Janet Koekemoer* discovered when an underage joyrider ploughed into her outside a friend's home in 2007.
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Standing up for the little guy and winning
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de Broglio Inc attorneys helped a hawker get proper compensation from the Road Accident Fund of R1,4 million after he suffered an amputation of his left leg below the knee
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Client over the moon with whiplash settlement
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Whiplash is one of the most common injuries arising from car accidents, and de Broglio Inc has chalked up yet another satisfied client who has walked away with a handsome R250 000 settlement for whiplash from the Road Accident Fund (RAF).
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Incompetent attorney causes seven-year claim delay
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Imagine the frustration of having your accident claim languishing in no-manıs land for seven years. This frequently happens to crash victims before they approach de Broglio Inc, which has established a reputation for dealing with Road Accident Fund matters speedily and efficiently.
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Traumatised crash victim gets R2.1-million from RAF
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From being a motivated, sporty young man, Robert Visserıs* life spiralled into violence, aggression and hopelessness following a catastrophic car accident. But thanks to de Broglio Inc, his Road Accident Fund settlement of R2.1-million will help him reshape his future.
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Good payouts for whiplash injuries
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When you are involved in a car accident ı even what may appear to be a relatively minor bumper bashing ı there is a strong chance that you may have sustained whiplash and can lodge a claim with the Road Accident Fund (RAF).
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Scarred waitress gets compensation
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A head-on collision has left Thuli Roberts* of Nigel frequently feeling like her face is on fire, or rough like sandpaper. This waitress may never have normal sensation in her face again, but de Broglio Attorneys have obtained a R500 000 award from the Road Accident Fund (RAF) to mitigate her misery.
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Too little, too late - and the taxpayer must pay
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De Broglio Inc's frustrations with the Road Accident Fundıs tardiness continue. One of the latest incidents involves a matter where the Fund wasted public funds unnecessarily due to being late with a court application.
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Broken promises delay young crash victim's payout
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Lengthy delays between the settlement and payment of a Road Accident Fund claim are not unusual, but a Johannesburg man is astounded at the Fundıs unprofessional behaviour in making and breaking countless promises to pay him.
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Accident ordeal made worse by RAF runaround
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Already suffering from the trauma of a debilitating car accident, a Centurion man says he endured further frustration and red tape when attempting to lodge his own claim with the Road Accident Fund (RAF).
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Scarred accident victim receives some relief
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Brenda Nkadimeng* had hoped to earn a living as a waitress, but after a taxi accident left this young womanıs face badly scarred, she has lost the confidence to work in the hospitality industry.
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Justice delayed for passengerıs road accident claim
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Last year, Deborah Moodley* was a passenger in a vehicle that was involved in an accident. Therefore, as a totally innocent party she had a solid, indisputable claim against the Road Accident Fund (RAF) - and yet the Fund dragged its heels in admitting liability.
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Decade of trauma ends with R1.5 million RAF award
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More than 10 years after he was injured in a horrific car accident, Ryno van Schalkwyk will finally be able to close a traumatic chapter in his life, after the Pretoria High Court ordered the Road Accident Fund (RAF) to pay him R1.59 million in damages.
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Unpaid claim makes accident victim see red
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An accident victim from Stellenbosch is still waiting for the Road Accident Fund (RAF) to pay out his claim - more than eight months after his case was finalised in court.
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Compensation for schoolgirl victim of careless driving
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Nowadays, many schools are dangerous places to be ı not just in the playground, but outside the premises as well. Just ask little Khethiwe Khanyile*, who was knocked down by a car in front of her Pretoria school and is still struggling to banish bad memories of the accident.
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RAF to pay almost R4m to horror crash survivor
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An Edenvale man who lost his leg in a horror eight-vehicle pile-up near Musina in 2006 has been awarded the sum of R3.9 million from the Road Accident Fund (RAF) in compensation.
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Standing up for the little guy - and winning
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De Broglio Inc continues to fight for the rights of less advantaged citizens, having recently won a R1.4 million award from the Road Accident Fund (RAF) for a hawker who was hit by a minibus taxi.
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R1.8-million award gives man hope after accident
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A man who was rendered unemployable following a head-on collision has received R1.8-million in compensation from the Road Accident Fund (RAF).
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RAF payout shows productivity is not limited to the young
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De Broglio Inc has scored a victory for senior citizens by showing that those who are still working after retirement age may be entitled to loss of earnings after a car accident.
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Going it alone on a claim can be bad for your health
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Often, victims of road accidents approach the Road Accident Fund (RAF) with a claim on their own, little realising that the expertise and bargaining power of professional attorneys can potentially secure them much higher payouts.
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Tenacity pays off in the blame game
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De Broglio Attorneys have become known for standing their ground, sticking up for their clientsı best interests and not capitulating to unreasonable settlement offers.
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Contented client can finally seek medical treatment
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Another settlement, another satisfied client ı itıs all in a dayıs work for de Broglio Attorneys, who are fast establishing a reputation as the countryıs premier law firm specialising in third-party claims.
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Claimant's promotion hopes dashed after accident
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Vincent van Gogh may have sacrificed an ear in the furtherance of his art, but there was nothing quite so noble about the accident in which Lester Mashiloane* lost a portion of his ear ı as well as the chance of a promotion ı in 2006.
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Roadblocks await those who attempt a DIY RAF claim
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Trying to lodge your own claim with the Road Accident Fund (RAF) can be a rocky road strewn with obstacles, as a man from Kimberley who was paralysed in a car accident discovered to his own detriment.
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Paying for quality service
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Picture it: You are being wheeled into surgery for a delicate brain operation. A cockroach darts across the floor; you notice faint tomato sauce stains on the nurseıs scrubs. The surgeon saunters in, cupping his yawn with a dirty-fingernailed hand. The dingy operating theatre looks like something out of a ı70s B-grade movie. As the grubby curtains are pulled shut around you, you start to pray...
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R880k payout after young manıs dreams are dashed
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Colin Smith* was determined to complete his Matric - but after a car accident left him with severe brain damage, this goal is now a distant and probably unattainable dream.
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Medical expert picks up hidden head injury
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Sometimes, not all car accident-related injuries are immediately evident, but de Broglio Incıs top-notch medical experts are renowned for their ability to discover undetected problems in clients who are claiming damages from the Road Accident Fund (RAF).
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After a three-hour trial, accident victim secures R2 million award
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Once again, the on-the-ball approach of the de Broglio Attorneys team - and the apparent lack of preparation on the part of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) - has resulted in a bumper payout for a client.
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Young widow can move on thanks to settlement
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A grieving widow whose husband was killed in a horrific car accident has been awarded the sum of R3.7-million in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.
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Bereaved mother wins loss of support payout from RAF
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De Broglio Attorneys has notched up a victory for parents who are dependent on their working childrenıs income, by securing a Road Accident Fund (RAF) payout for a mother whose son died in a mining accident.
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New hip for golden oldie after hit-and-run
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Even if youıre a pensioner and your working days are over, you can still receive decent compensation following a car accident.
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Payout for bookkeeper after intersection crash
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De Broglio Inc's lawyers have obtained a R150 000 settlement from the Road Accident Fund for a client who was injured in a car accident that occurred at an intersection.
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Interim financial relief for accident victim
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Even though his case against the Road Accident Fund (RAF) had been dragging on for years, a Telkom technician managed to secure an interim payment thanks to the attorneys from de Broglio Inc.
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Graduate finally gets her dues - six years after accident
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A young woman whose university results suffered as a result of injuries she sustained in a motor accident, has succeeded in obtaining a settlement from the Road Accident Fund (RAF) ı even though she submitted her claim several years after the car crash took place.
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Domestic worker gets compensation for head injury
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A Johannesburg domestic worker has been awarded more than R1.2 million in damages after sustaining a severe head injury in a three-car pile-up on one of the cityıs busiest highways.
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Vendor gets justice after freak accident
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It seems you are not even safe from road accidents in your own yard. This is what Ethel Kekana* (41) discovered when she was knocked down in a freak accident on her property in Alexandra.
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R2 million for paralysed motorbike accident victim
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A man who was paralysed from the neck down following a freak motorcycle accident has been awarded a R2 million settlement from the Road Accident Fund.
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Be wise - breathalyse
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Johannesburg-based law firm de Broglio Inc has urged all motorists to take personal responsibility for their driving behaviour this festive season.
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Road death stats a sham, says lawyer
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Johannesburg lawyer Michael de Broglio has accused the Department of Transport of manipulating the December road death statistics, saying that people are continuing to die in increasing numbers on the countryıs roads.
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R2 million award
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An accident in Jan Smuts Avenue led to an award against the Road Accident Fund of R2 million as a result of the work done by Michael de Broglio and his team at de Broglio Inc
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RAF incompetence
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High Court judge punishes "incompetence and dishonesty" of officials of the Road Accident Fund or RAF
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Being prepared can save the day
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Often, Road Accident Fund (RAF) claims hit speed wobbles due to inadequate preparation on the Fund's part, but this does not deter de Broglio Attorneys from striving to obtain the best possible accident compensation payouts for their clients.
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Bus driver's tall tale doesn't fool court
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Tragic and fatal car accidents due to negligent behaviour are a sad everyday reality for South Africans, but a recent case took the cake when it came to the driverıs half-baked excuse for drunken driving.
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Bringing bargaining power to the table - even for smaller claims
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De Broglio Attorneys has gained a reputation for securing substantial Road Accident Fund payouts for clients who have sustained severe injuries in accidents. However, the Johannesburg law firm is also adept when it comes to smaller, less complex cases.
This is illustrated by the case of Primrose Matabane...
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Attorneys fight to get urgent medical care for disabled boy
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While waiting for the slow wheels of legal justice to turn, de Broglio Attorneys is trying to obtain an interim court order to force the Road Accident Fund (RAF) to start paying for a severely mentally and physically disabled teenager to receive urgent medical treatment.
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The dangers of trying to do a case yourself with the RAF
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Often, victims of road accidents approach the Road Accident Fund (RAF) with a claim on their own, little realising that the expertise and bargaining power of professional attorneys can potentially secure them much higher payouts. The RAF made him a settlement offer - but he then engaged the services of de Broglio Attorneys, whose lawyers are now on course to secure him at least 10 times as much in compensation.
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Claim finalised in lightning quick time
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Having taken over a Road Accident Fund claim from another firm of attorneys at short notice, de Broglio Inc managed to successfully take it to trial with only three months in which to prepare a solid case. David Botha*, a 36-year-old policeman with a Gauteng robbery reaction unit, was involved in a car accident in Tembisa in 2005. While driving a police car at high speed in pursuit of a hijacked vehicle,
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Took over from other attorneys
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We took over a case from other attorneys, who had handled the claim for 8 years, and settled for R1,59 million.
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4 day Court battle ends in almost R4 million judgment
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Represented by de Broglio attorneys a Kempton Park man was recently awarded almost R4 million in compensation after a 4 day battle in Court, more than doubling the offer made by the attorneys for the Road Accident Fund.....
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Fuel hike to prop up Road Accident Fund
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Michael de Broglio says that the limitation of citizen benefits through Bill Amendments mutes the applause.
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Disabled child's two-year ordeal ends with RAF settlement
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On 19 February 2009, the Johannesburg High Court ratified an out-of-court settlement reached between legal counsel for the family of Bongani Khumalo*, now aged nine ...
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