Welcome to Algorithm
Algorithm Consultants & Actuaries CC is a consulting firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Our field of expertise is the quantification of damages in personal injury and fatal accident litigation. We are typically instructed by lawyers who are representing the plaintiff or defendant following a motor vehicle accident, train accident, aircraft accident or an incident of medical malpractice.
Our role in these matters is to prepare reports in which we estimate the capital value of the plaintiff’s loss of income, or the loss of support to the dependants of the deceased following a fatal accident. Our reports can also include estimates of the present discounted value of a plaintiff’s future medical and related expenses, based on the evidence of various medical and rehabilitation experts. Sometimes we provide evidence in court.
The principal actuary of Algorithm Consultants & Actuaries CC is Gregory Whittaker.
Click here for a copy of Gregory's CV
Services
We offer calculations and reports pertaining to the following:
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Personal injury and loss of support claims in terms of the Road Accident Fund Act 56 of 1996 for quantum of damages in road accidents occuring before 1 August 2008.
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Personal injury and loss of support claims in terms of the Road Accident Fund Amendment Act 19 of 2005 for quantum of damages in road accidents occuring after 1 August 2008.
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Capitalized value of future medical and related expenses as advised by various medical and rehabilitation experts in medical negligence claims.
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Personal injury and loss of support claims in terms of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993.
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Maintenance in respect of a surviving spouse in terms of the Maintenance of Surviving Spouses Act 27 of 1990.
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Maintenance and contract issues arising from divorce in terms of the Divorce Amendment Acts 95 of 1996 and 62 of 2002.
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Miscellaneous calculations arising from the Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965.
Social responsibility
We proudly support the following organizations:
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Soapkidz is a non-profit organization that creates environmental awareness and promotes nature conservation among underprivileged and abused children. See www.soapkidz.org
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Teboho Trust is a community organization based in Soweto that empowers orphan, vulnerable and at-risk children/adolescents to reach their full potential in society. Teboho Trust's flagship program is their Saturday Academy with a strong emphasis on Mathematics and English tuition. See www.tebohotrust.org.za
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Lawyers against Abuse (LvA) is a new organisation providing pro bono, direct, and urgent legal services to victims and survivors of gender-based violence in and around Johannesburg. LvA empowers victims of abuse with professional and specialised legal advice, assistance and representation, working within a referral network of partner organisations.
