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Medico-Legal Coordination

Medical experts allocated correctly, the first time

We triage every case before assigning any expert. The result is faster coordination, relevant reporting, and no wasted spend on incorrect referrals.

Road Accident Fund PRASA Medical Negligence Police Brutality Occupational Injury
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How a case moves through YMS

1
Case TriageRecords reviewed and matter assessed before any expert is assigned
2
Expert AllocationCorrect specialist or multi-disciplinary panel identified and briefed
3
Assessment CoordinationAppointments scheduled, records distributed, logistics managed
4
Report DeliveryReports reviewed for completeness and accuracy before submission
Nationwide Specialist Network
Multi-Disciplinary Expert Panel
RAF, PRASA and Negligence Focus
Occupational and Insurance Assessments
Triage Before Every Allocation

Trusted across

RAF Matters

Personal injury and quantum

PRASA Litigation

Railway injury claims

Medical Negligence

Hospital and clinical errors

Occupational Injury

COIDA and disability matters

Law Firms Nationwide

Plaintiff and defence

National network of specialists
Multi-disciplinary expert access
Fast turnaround coordination
Single point of contact per matter

The YMS Three-Stage System

Use one stage, two, or all three.
Each stands on its own.

Most coordination services offer one thing. YMS offers a structured system where you engage at the stage that matches your need. You are not required to use the full pipeline. Each stage is a standalone service with its own deliverable.

Stage 1 Standalone available

Records Organisation and Indexing

Your clinical file is structured, ordered, and indexed into a clean, navigable bundle before any assessment takes place.

You receive An organised clinical bundle, ready for expert review or internal use
Stage 2 Standalone available

Clinical Case Assessment

The file is reviewed by a qualified clinician who provides a written opinion on the clinical position of the matter.

You receive An internal clinical opinion report for case strategy and planning. Not intended for court.
Stage 3 Standalone available

Expert Coordination and Report Delivery

The appropriate specialists are appointed, assessments are coordinated, and court-admissible medico-legal reports are delivered.

You receive Court-admissible expert reports, reviewed and ready for your trial bundle
Combining stages

Stages can be instructed in any combination. Contact us to discuss which entry point suits your matter.

Not sure which stage you need? Submit your matter and a coordinator will advise on the right approach.

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Services

What we coordinate

We manage the process from instruction through to delivery. We do not conduct medical examinations.

Records Organisation and Indexing

Clinical files structured and indexed before assessment. Reduces time, reduces errors, and ensures nothing is missed.

Clinical Case Assessment

Independent clinical review of the matter. Used internally for case strategy before expert fees are committed.

Expert Allocation and Coordination

End-to-end management of specialist appointments and claimant logistics across single and multi-disciplinary matters.

Court-Admissible Report Delivery

Reports produced by registered specialists, reviewed before delivery, and ready for the trial bundle from the moment they arrive.

Need coordination on a current matter? Speak directly to a coordinator about your requirements.

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How It Works

Choose your entry point

Each stage is available on its own. Instruct one, combine two, or use all three based on what your matter requires.

01

Records Organisation

Submit your clinical file. We structure, order, and index it into a clean bundle ready for any next step.

02

Clinical Assessment

Where needed, the file is reviewed by a qualified clinician. You receive a written opinion to guide your case strategy before committing to expert fees.

03

Expert Coordination

Specialists are appointed and assessments are managed end-to-end. Court-admissible reports are reviewed and delivered ready for litigation.

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Not sure where to start?

Submit your matter and a coordinator will advise on the right entry point. Response within 24 hours.

Who We Serve

Built for legal professionals and corporate clients

YMS coordinates medico-legal services across two primary client groups, each with distinct requirements and reporting standards.

For Legal Professionals

  • Road Accident Fund matters and personal injury claims
  • PRASA and railway injury litigation
  • Medical negligence and malpractice
  • Police use of force and shooting cases
  • Birth injury and obstetric negligence
  • General delict and quantum matters

For Corporate and Insurance Clients

  • Occupational and industrial injury assessments
  • Disability evaluations for group schemes
  • Return-to-work and functional capacity assessments
  • Insurance-related medical reports
  • Mining and industrial health assessments
  • HR and employee health matter coordination

Areas of Practice

Matters we coordinate

We work across the full medico-legal spectrum, covering both plaintiff and defence instructions, and corporate and insurance mandates.

Litigation

Road Accident Fund

Multi-disciplinary coordination for RAF personal injury claims, including quantum and causation reporting.

Litigation

PRASA and Railway Claims

Expert coordination for injuries sustained in rail incidents, including orthopaedic, neurological, and psychiatric assessments.

Litigation

Medical Negligence and Malpractice

Coordination of specialist opinions for hospital negligence, surgical errors, birth injuries, and substandard care claims.

Litigation

Police Use of Force and Shooting Incidents

Expert assessment coordination for matters involving state-inflicted injury, including forensic, orthopaedic, and psychological experts.

Occupational and Corporate

Occupational and Industrial Injury Claims

Coordination of assessments for COIDA claims, disability determinations, mining injuries, and occupational health referrals.

Insurance and Corporate

Insurance Medical Assessments

Independent medical reports for insurers, group scheme administrators, and HR departments requiring structured clinical opinions.

Working on a matter in one of these areas? Request expert allocation and receive a structured response within 24 hours.

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Why YMS

Structure, consistency, and a single point of accountability

One point of contact.
Multiple specialists.
One structured outcome.

Triage before allocation

No expert is engaged before the matter has been reviewed. This prevents incorrect referrals and ensures every assessment addresses the right clinical questions.

One contact for the full process

From instruction through to report delivery, your office deals with a single coordinator. No chasing multiple experts or managing separate timelines.

Multi-disciplinary coordination across locations

Complex matters often require more than one expert. We manage the sequencing, scheduling, and consolidation across disciplines and geographies.

Reports reviewed before delivery

Every report is checked by YMS before it reaches your desk. Verified for completeness, factual consistency, and fitness for litigation or claims use.

Submit a Case

Start with a case submission

You will receive confirmation within 24 hours with next steps and an expert allocation recommendation based on the matter details provided.

Email medicolegal@ymsgroup.co.za
General info@ymsgroup.co.za
Phone 012 004 8034
078 788 1654
Address 1 Amarand Avenue, Menlyn Maine
Pretoria, Gauteng
Web www.ymsgroup.co.za

Case Submission

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Confidential case handling Response within 24 hours No obligation to proceed