Frequently Asked Questions

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What is Personal Injury Law?

Personal Injury Law is a collection of legal processes that apply to civil cases involving a third party's wrongful or negligent conduct.

Is Lowe & Petersen Attorneys right for you?

We are a Cape Town-based law firm that focuses primarily on Personal Injury Law. We have extensive experience representing clients who have experienced losses due to road accidents, unlawful arrests, medical negligence, and other personal injury matters. With us, it is personal, and we want to help you get the compensation you deserve.

How do you book a meeting?

Please contact us by telephone if you would like to book a meeting with one of our attorneys. Alternatively, you can fill out the online contact form and we will get back to you.

What other services do we offer?

Lowe & Petersen Attorneys focuses on Personal Injury Law, including:

Road Accident Fund claims
Medical negligence claims
PRASA / Metrorail accident claims
Slip and trip claims
Unlawful police assault, shooting, arrest, and detention claims
City of Cape Town municipal infrastructure injury claims

What is our billing policy?

Contingency Fee Agreement

What documents do I need when instituting a personal injury claim?

Identity document
Birth certificate
Marriage certificate
Accident report
Eyewitness details
Payslips/proof of income
Medical records/invoices/hospital details
Photographs depicting injuries/scene of incident
Funeral expense invoice
Post-mortem report