A road accident can happen for many reasons. Whatever the reason, you must be able to prove that the person you are claiming against was in the wrong. The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is responsible for providing appropriate cover to all road users within South Africa, and for rehabilitating and compensating people injured in motor vehicle accidents.
Our attorneys can help you claim from the Road Accident Fund for:
- Personal injury
- Loss of support
- Loss of income
We liaise with all parties to make sure that the necessary procedures are followed. These include:
- Instituting claims against the RAF
- Obtaining records
- The RAF 1 application
- Medical assessments and reports
- Attending court proceedings
Who is entitled to make a claim
The following people may claim from the RAF:
- A person injured in a motor vehicle accident
- A dependant of a deceased victim
- A person involved in a motor accident, whether as a driver, a passenger or a pedestrian