Membership of MyLawyer entitles the member and his/her immediate family to legal advice and representation and litigation by qualified legal representatives in any court (High and Lower Courts) or forum anywhere in South Africa, on the following matters (subject to the MyLawyer terms and conditions):
1. Civil claims by the member
2. Civil claims against member
3. Family violence
4. Guardianship
5. Restraining orders
6. Contracts (Drawing up of and disputes)
7. Lobola marriages
8. Customary Marriages
9. Divorces – Uncontested
10. Divorces – Contested
11. Amendment of Divorce Orders
12. Enforcement of Divorce Orders
13. Maintenance – Application for
14. Enforcement of Maintenance Orders
15. Amendment of Maintenance Orders
16. Failure to pay maintenance – Representation in
17. Maintenance arrears – Recovery of
18. Prenuptial agreements
19. Living together as partners
20. Visitation rights
21. Paternity
22. Adoptions
23. Disciplinary Hearings Assistance and Representation
24. Lodgement of grievances at workplace
25. Internal Appeals
26. CCMA Representation
27. Labour Court Representation
28. Criminal matters – all criminal offences
29. Bail applications
30. Bail payments up to R5 000 per incident per family member
31. Mal-practice by doctors
32. Negligence in hospitals
33. Disputes with insurance and medical aid companies
34. Child abuse
35. Children’s rights
36. School related legal disputes
37. Lease agreements (Landlord and tenant)
38. Damage to your property
39. Consumer related legal problems
40. Defective goods
41. Personal and bodily injuries
42. Problems with the neighbours
43. Sexual harassment
44. Disputes with service providers
45. Homeowner legal problems
46. Building disputes
47. Surety
48. Contracts
49. Guarantees and warranties
50. Poor craftsmanship
51. Defamation of character
52. Legal disputes regarding Tax
53. Registration companies
54. Status of persons (Curators’ appointment)
55. Urgent applications
56. Interdicts
57. Appeals and review proceedings in criminal cases
58. Rescission of civil judgement
59. Wills
60. Trusts
61. Legal disputes regarding financial services
62. ID Theft
63. Debt related legal problems
64. Garnishee Orders
65. Blacklisting – Removal of your name from the Credit Bureau list
66. Unlawful blacklisting
67. Legal problems with Local Authorities
68. RAF (Road Accident Fund) Claims
- Comprehensive legal protection
- A one-stop hassle free legal service
- A 24 hours call centre service
- Immediate assistance by a specialised personal injury legal team to start your claim
- Immediate legal advice and guidance
- Immediate preparation of your claim
- Professional case management from start to finish
- Lawyers who are available 24 hours per day
- SA’s top personal injury lawyers handle member’s case
- All advocates and attorneys have more than 10 years practical experience in RAF claims
- Legal representation in negotiations with RAF
- Legal representation in the High and Magistrates Courts
- Specialist personal injury lawyers who fight to get you the highest possible claim amount
- Compliance with all administration required for lodgement of a claim
- Arrange for an initial assessment when required
- Legal reports and assessments when required
- Medical assessments and reports when required
- Actuarial reports
- All other Legal documents required in terms of the RAF Act
- Accident reconstruction when required
- Facilitating the shortening of the period of claim where possible
69. Traffic Offences above R1 500 fines
70. Drunken driving
71. Reckless or Negligent driving
72. Culpable Homicide as a result of an accident
73. Guarantees and Warrantees
74. Purchase contracts
75. Financing agreements
76. Insurance related matters
77. Recovery of accident damages to member’s vehicle if not insured
78. Repair problems
79. Auctions
80. Repossessions
81. Unlawful arrest by SAPS and Metro Police
82. Pothole damages
83. Other damage to your vehicle due by bad road conditions
84. Motor vehicle Accidents
85. Problems with panel beaters
86. Problems with tow-in companies
87. Discount on attorney’s transfer fees of 30% when purchasing immovable property.
88. Winding up of deceased estates. My Lawyer will negotiate a special rate on executor’s fees if one of the attorneys on the My Lawyer network is involved in the winding up of a deceased Member’s estate.
