One-On-One With Legal Practitioner, Olof Joubert
Olof Joubert (46) is a medical malpractice attorney with specific interest in babies and young children who suffer impairment as a result of negligence during the birthing process.
Most parents are not aware of their rights to recover damages in this regard and in addition to this they cannot afford litigation in order to prove negligence. Olof’s practice takes care of these individuals. He refers to his work as “trench fighting” and acting on behalf of vulnerable and indigent mothers and children against big corporate hospital groups as well as the Department of Health.
We sat down with Olof, who is not only a proud businessman, but also a father and a doting husband to his wife, Chandre Goosen-Joubert, who is one of the 2020 Top 25 Mrs South Africa contestants.
What is medical negligence?
Medical negligence is defined as a legal cause of action which occurs when a medical or health care professional deviates from the standards in their profession causing injury to a patient.
What is your definition of success?
Success is the mastering of an ability to stay grounded despite what you achieve.
What makes the ‘medical malpractice industry’ one you enjoy?
It is a very fulfilling feeling when one is successful in these cases. Most of the time victims of medical malpractice cases are emotionally exhausted and financially depleted. The moment we obtain fair compensation for that individual via court process, it is priceless to share in their emotions. That there, makes it worth it.
What makes OJ Law’s services unique?
We are emotional about our client’s needs. We have an inner conviction for justice which drives us. We are humanitarians. Our Motto states: “Because we care”.
How do you define yourself and your company apart from your competitors?
You either have a conviction about something or not. If you have a conviction, passion flares up and makes you unstoppable. You persevere beyond other’s abilities and you do not tire because you care. The client’s case matters.
What do you lend your success to?
By never forgetting where I come from.
No success story is ever easy – what hardships have you faced along the way?
I received death threats and attempted extortions to stop what I am doing. Humble beginnings.
How do you balance work and your personal life?
I think it gets done for me by my little boys, and our golden retriever Hugo. They have this strategy of working together to make my office a play area at about four in the afternoon. I absolutely love that, sometimes I look forward to their arrival.
Who would you describe as your primary market for OJ Law?
All people who suffered personal injuries as a result of someone else’s wrongdoing.
What life lesson have you learnt from being in the Medical Malpractice Industry?
Never forget that you work with a person not a file.
What 5 years plans have your set for yourself and your company going forward?
It is a simple plan. Make the most difference in as many lives as we can by doing what we do best. Fight for the rights of those who can not.
At OJ Law, they are committed to representing South African individuals and the families of individuals who have suffered serious injury or loss of life due to the carelessness or negligent conduct of others.
