Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian
unconscious claimantslatest news & developments
The Supreme Court of Appeal’s ruling sets limits on the scope of an award for pain, suffering and loss of amenities. Photo: File
DAMAGES CASES

Court rules unconscious claimants can’t claim for pain, suffering or loss of amenities

The judgment that unconscious claimants can’t get general damages for pain, suffering or loss of amenities will have an impact on medico-legal claims in South Africa

  • Charlise Finch & Pierre le Roux
5 min read