What is an Undertaking? An Undertaking is a contract between the claimant (injured party) and the Road Accident Fund (RAF), in terms of which the RAF will reimburse the claimant for reasonable hospital, medical and related expenses that the claimant may incur due to...
Many people think that a marriage contract is only relevant in the event that a couple gets divorced, but it has many long-term financial implications and should be entered into with care. Each matrimonial property regime comes with its own set of advantages and...
If you are injured and need to claim from the Road Accident Fund (RAF), it pays to be prepared in order to expedite the whole process. At Simpsons Attorneys, we are here with you every step of the way. Let’s have a look at what you can expect, and what you can do to...
If you have had the misfortune of being injured in a road accident through no fault of your own, you should be entitled to claim compensation from the Road Accident Fund. However, this can be a long and arduous process requiring patience and full engagement to follow...
On the morning of 30 September 2013 Edna Mouton left her 4 year old son in the care of his grandmother since she had to go to work at Mediclinic in Upington. His father Richard came to fetch him for a visit and on the way back they were involved in a horrific...
Nathi is 37 years old. His life has not been easy. He grew up very poor in Gugulethu, his mother being a domestic worker who never had the opportunity to be educated. His father left them at an early age. At the time they were living with 12 other people in one home....