Proposal for medical negligence payouts to be staggered
The proposal is contained in the South African Law Reform Commission's Report.
The South African Law Reform Commission has proposed a shift from large one-off medical negligence payouts to structured settlements for cases exceeding R2-million. This recommendation, contained in their latest report, aims to alleviate the financial strain on provincial budgets, which often lack dedicated funds for medical negligence claims.
The Commission's Senior State Law Advisor, Ronel van Zyl, argues that the current lumpsum payouts disrupt the budgeting process for essential health care services, making the proposed structured settlements a more sustainable solution for injured individuals.
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