
Laser scar therapy can be a recoverable medical expense
The High Court’s ruling clarifies that clinically necessary cosmetic interventions can be recognised as legitimate past medical expenses in personal injury claims.

The High Court’s ruling clarifies that clinically necessary cosmetic interventions can be recognised as legitimate past medical expenses in personal injury claims.

The High Court, endorsing the minority judgment’s view, rules the Fund must pay the medical expenses covered by Discovery Health.

The recent ruling by the High Court underscores the Road Accident Fund’s obligation to reimburse medical scheme members for past medical expenses covered by the injured person’s medical scheme after a motor vehicle accident.

Research on behalf of the Actuarial Society recommends prohibiting individuals with minor injuries from submitting loss of income claims.