Why You Need Road Accident Fund Claims Specialists on Your Side
In the event of personal injury due to a motor vehicle or motorbike accident, Road Accident Fund claims specialists are a must to guide you through the correct channels and legal procedures to achieve the positive outcome and compensation you deserve. Simpsons Attorneys, established in 1994 and based in Bellville, Cape Town, are here to support you every step of the way.
Who Can Lodge a Claim with the Road Accident Fund?
You are able to claim from the Road Accident Fund if the accident in which you sustained injuries or damages was not your fault; or if you suffered injuries because of that collision.
Below is a list of eligible claimants from the Road Accident Fund (RAF):
- An injured person (except where the injured person is 100% to blame for the accident). A dependent of the deceased person (the exception being where the departed person is 100% to blame for the accident).
- A close relation of the deceased in respect of funeral expenses
- The legal guardian or parent of a minor
- A foster parent in respect of former medical costs paid by them
- An executor of the estate
- Curator ad litem – a person appointed to act on behalf of a mentally ill person or one who has reduced mental capacity. The curator ad litem may also be appointed on behalf of a child.
Where Do These Funds Come From?
The Road Accident Fund is a legal body that was established to provide cover to all persons within the Republic of South Africa for loss or damage resulting in bodily injury or death caused by the neglectful driving of motor vehicles.
The funds for motor accident claims are levied on fuel – petrol and diesel sold to consumers in South Africa.
What Can You Claim For?
Road Accident Fund claims include:
- Loss of income or earnings – past and future
- Historical and future loss of earnings for a dependent of a deceased victim
- Hospital and medical expenses – past and future
- Funeral and burial/cremation expenses
In addition to Road Accident Fund claims for loss of income, support, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and medical costs, Simpsons Attorneys also assist in claims against the offender or insurance company for financial losses incurred due to damage to your vehicle.
Simpsons Attorneys and the RAF
At Simpsons Attorneys, your Cape Town-based legal experts, we possess a reputation for excellence and for doing our absolute best to ensure our clients receive the compensation they truly deserve. We are well-versed in the ins and outs of the Road Accident Fund and have overseen many such cases successfully. Our expertise and litigation experience are complimented by our heartfelt approach. We are determined to seek the best possible results for our clients – both in and out of Court.
Finding the right personal injury attorney for your case can mean the difference between being suitably compensated for damages or receiving little to nothing at all. Contact us within three years from the date of the accident and we can most certainly assist you with your RAF claim. With Simpsons Attorneys on your side, Road Accident Fund claims do not have to be daunting and complicated.
