WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS AS A PEDESTRIAN OR PASSENGER IN A ROAD ACCIDENT? Did you know that as a pedestrian involved in an accident you may have a claim against the RAF. The Road Accident Fund Act has made provisions for pedestrians to claim for compensation for injuries sustained when a motor vehicle has collided […]
read moreMINORS CLAIMING FROM RAF FOR LOSS OF SUPPORT IN RESPECT OF MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS Have you lost a parent or child in a motor vehicle accident? Are you a guardian looking after a child who lost their parent/parents in a motor vehicle accident? Did you know that as the guardian you may […]
read moreEvery year, thousands of motor accidents occur on South African roads. The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is responsible for compensating those who are seriously injured in accidents they didn’t cause. Although the RAF pays out millions each month, many of the claims submitted to the RAF go unpaid due to weak evidence or poor preparation […]
read moreRoad Accident Fund You are able to claim from the Road Accident Fund for injuries sustained or death arising from an accident on the road. It is administrated by the South African government and funds are provided to the fund from the fuel levy. The following can be claimed form the Road Accident Fund: past […]
read moreNot every legal matter requires the use of an attorney. Fighting a speeding ticket and going to small claims courts are two examples. However, in many other situations involving a legal dispute, challenge, or life event, you may not wish to chance the risks of doing it alone without the advice of an experienced lawyer […]
read moreAll users of South African roads are eligible for social insurance, should they be in an accident. This includes passengers in a vehicle, pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and those not involved in the road accident but who are severely affected (such as a minor child or remaining spouse). You are able to claim against injuries sustained […]
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