LEAD ARTICLE – OCTOBER 2020 Dealing with the Belligerent Plaintiff I am genuinely sympathetic towards Plaintiffs who are obliged to present for medicolegal assessments. With rare exceptions, all have been injured. They believe that the injury has not been their … Read More
CASE VIGNETTE – OCTOBER 2020 Who’s Responsible? Tony is a 30 year old diesel fitter. He jumped from the rear of a Caterpillar dozer and landed awkwardly some 90cm below on uneven terrain. He sustained a twisting injury to his … Read More
GENERAL ADVICE – OCTOBER 2020 Do Injuries “Occur Over a Period of Time”? Yes and no! Injuries occurring “over a period of time” are not of a single type, variety or format. Some injuries are at the minor end of … Read More