43 years in practice
Alberton, Gauteng
23 Dewlish Avenue, Albemarle, 1410
011 897 1988
17 years in practice
Alberton, Gauteng
30 True North Road, Mulbarton011 432 8846
Law Firm
Alberton, Gauteng
28 Nelson Mandela Avenue, Randhart, Alberton, 1449011 439 3990We found 3 firms in Alberton that take on personal injury matters, out of 13 firms listed in the town. Tuckers Attorneys has been practising the longest, at 43 years, followed by LG Gouveia Attorneys. All of them have a full profile on our site, with their people, history and the courts they use.
If someone else's negligence or unlawful conduct caused you harm, you may be able to claim damages. This includes injuries in public places, dog bites, assault, unlawful arrest by the police and negligence by government departments. Most claims prescribe after three years, and claims against organs of state need written notice within six months.
Claims of up to R200,000 can go to the district magistrate's court and up to R400,000 to the Regional Court. Larger claims are brought in the High Court. For Alberton that is the Gauteng Division of the High Court, which sits in Johannesburg (about 11 km away). The magistrate's court that serves Alberton is the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court at Cnr K146 Road and Palm Ridge Road, Palm Ridge.
Most damages claims prescribe after three years. If you are claiming against a state department or municipality, you must give written notice within six months of the incident.
Yes. If you were arrested or detained without a lawful basis, you may claim damages from the Minister of Police. A lawyer can assess whether your arrest was lawful.
Compare the firms above that handle injury and delict claims in Alberton, and ask about their fee structure before you sign anything.
Larger claims from Alberton go to the Gauteng Division of the High Court, which sits in Johannesburg.
