DStv Channel 403 Wednesday, 08 January 2025

Personal injury malpractice | Some lawyers claiming over 25% of settlements

JOHANNESBURG - A personal injury lawyers body is raising concerns about unethical practices by some practitioners.

The Personal Injury Plaintiff Lawyers Association says attorneys are charging excessive fees.

It's recorded some lawyers taking over a quarter of clients settlements.

In a recent case, a firm was accused of misappropriating millions intended for a child with cerebral palsy.

PIPLA CEO Justin Erasmus discuss this further.

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