AREAS OF EXPERTISE
L Jika Inc offers focused legal expertise in matters where specialised knowledge, careful preparation, and decisive action are critical. Our experience in injury-related and rights-based claims allows us to guide clients through complex legal processes with clarity and confidence.
This page highlights specific areas in which we have developed practical experience and a strong understanding of procedural and evidentiary requirements.
Road Accident Fund (RAF) Claims
Road Accident Fund is a public entity set up by the South African government aimed at making compensation payments to people injured, or dependants killed, in road accidents within South Africa as a result of third-party negligence.
You can claim for motor vehicle accidents injuries arising from car, motorcycle, or truck accidents. You may be entitled to compensation through the Road Accident Fund.
Who is entitled to claim
Workplace & Occupational Injuries
We assist clients who have suffered injuries in the workplace or as a result of unsafe working conditions. Our services include advising on compensation claims and related legal remedies. We provide clear guidance on applicable processes and documentation requirements. Our aim is to ensure clients are properly supported while their claims are pursued.
Wrongful Arrest & Unlawful Detention
We represent individuals who have been wrongfully arrested or unlawfully detained. Our firm assists in holding responsible parties accountable through appropriate legal action. We focus on protecting constitutional rights and pursuing remedies available under the law. Each matter is handled with sensitivity and firm advocacy.
Medical malpractice/negligence
We assist clients who have suffered harm as a result of medical negligence or improper treatment. These matters often require careful analysis of medical records and expert evidence. Our firm approaches such claims methodically, ensuring that legal and factual issues are thoroughly examined. We provide clear advice on prospects, process, and potential outcomes.
Public Liability Claims
Public liability claims arise when a person is injured or suffers loss due to negligent conduct by a property owner, business, municipality, or other responsible party in a public or private space. These matters focus on whether there was a legal duty of care and whether that duty was breached. Our firm provides guidance on the merits of a potential claim and assists clients through the process of seeking fair compensation.
Dog Bites
Animal injury claims arise when a person is harmed by a dog or other animal, often as a result of the animal owner’s failure to properly control or restrain the animal. In many cases, the law may hold the owner responsible for the damage or injuries caused.
Slip and Fall Claims
We assist clients who have been injured as a result of slipping, tripping, or falling due to unsafe conditions on another person’s property. These claims often arise from wet floors, uneven surfaces, poor maintenance, or failure to display adequate warning signs. Slip and fall matters usually involve questions of negligence and whether reasonable steps were taken to prevent harm.
What you can claim for
Medical, hospital and paramedic expenses (past and future)
Funeral expenses
Loss of earnings or income if a person is disabled (past and future)
Loss of support for a dependant of a deceased victim (breadwinner, past and future)
General damages for pain, suffering and disfigurement in the case of bodily injury as determined after examining the extent and severity of the injury.
Disability accommodations for your home or vehicle.
Professional Legal Support When It Matters Most
If you require reliable legal representation or advice, L Jika Inc is committed to delivering ethical, results-driven legal solutions.
