Question 3 [20]

Read the following case study. Draft basic particulars of claim after studying the case. If you need more information you may improvise facts.

Statement by Rose Gordon

My name is Rose Gordon. I am 28 years old and a teacher at Mervin Boys High. I am married with two children. On my way to school on 12 May 2020 I was involved in an accident. I was driving on the N3 towards Sandton when a car with registration GP 500 ABC, a blue Corolla, skipped a red robot and collided with me. I drove a white Nissan with registration number GP 141 CTG. The collision happened in the intersection of Main and Troy Street. I just heard a loud bang, and everything went black. The driver of the other car is Mr James Frey.

I woke up two days later in the Netcare clinic in Sandton. My car was damaged beyond repair.

I stayed in hospital for two weeks and sustained the following injuries: A broken leg, 2 broken ribs, a fractured arm and a tear to my spleen.

I had three surgeries: One of them to repair the injury to my spleen. A pin was also inserted in my leg. I did report the incident to the police and a case of reckless driving was opened. I battle to walk, and I am in constant pain. At this time, I am unable to teach as I cannot stand or move easily as my mobility is severely compromised. I will run out of paid leave by the end of this month and then I will have no income until I go back to work in four months' time. I cannot drive and must pay a friend to take my children to school. I also ran out of medical cover and must

pay cash for my tablets. Because of my injuries I am confined to my house.

My life has been ruined by the accident. I want to sue!!!!

Before you start drafting the plea, provide a short step-by-step indication of how you intended compiling the plea.