Road Accident Fund — RAF
Plaintiff instructions only
- Nature and extent of orthopaedic injuries
- Mechanism of injury and causation
- Functional impairment and loss of amenities
- Future medical and surgical needs
- RAF4 completion included
Orthopaedic Medico-Legal Consultancy
Independent orthopaedic opinions formulated to assist the court and relevant authorities in reaching fair and accurate decisions.
About Dr Bugwandin
Independent orthopaedic expertise
Dr Satish Bugwandin is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon with 15 years in practice at Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre, Durban. A graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand, his clinical expertise spans orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine, arthroscopy, arthroplasty, trauma, and interventional pain management.
This breadth of expertise underpins a medicolegal practice characterised by depth, accuracy, and clinical authority. Dr Bugwandin provides independent opinions not influenced by the instructing party, formulated to assist the court and relevant authorities in reaching fair and accurate decisions.
MBBCh (Wits) · H Dip Orth (SA) · FC Orth (SA) · ABIME · SAOA · SAMLA · ISAKOS · AANA
Service Offering
Scope of medicolegal work
Medical Negligence
Plaintiff and defense instructions
- Standard of care in orthopaedic surgery
- Causation and link to outcome
- Damages and future medical needs
- Complex arthroplasty and trauma matters
COIDA
Plaintiff and defense instructions
- Whole Person Impairment (WPI) assessments
- Causation and mechanism of injury
- Return to work capacity and limitations
Insurance Matters
Plaintiff and defense instructions
- Degree and permanence of disability
- Causation and pre-existing conditions
- Functional capacity and occupational impact
Supplementary Services
Joint Minutes · Pre-Trial Appearances · Court Standby · Court Appearances · Addenda
Instructions and Reporting
Turnaround times and instructions
Turnaround Times
RAF Reports: 7 working days from date of consultation and receipt of all documentation.
Negligence, COIDA & Insurance: Estimated timeframe confirmed upon receipt of instructions.
Fees and Payment
Medicolegal fees and payment arrangements are determined according to the nature and scope of each instruction.
Please contact the practice directly for details.
Instructions
Please contact the practice directly to discuss the matter and submit instructions.