Practice areas/Personal Injury & Claims
Road Accident Fund Claims
Claims for bodily injury and loss of support.
Persons injured in motor vehicle collisions in South Africa, other than a driver who was solely at fault, may be entitled to compensation from the Road Accident Fund. Strict statutory time limits apply, and early advice is essential.
Scope of services
- Preparation and lodgement of claims with the Fund
- Claims by drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Loss of support claims on behalf of dependants
- Claims arising from hit-and-run collisions
- Litigation where the Fund disputes or delays a claim
When to seek advice
- Following injury in a collision as a driver, passenger or pedestrian
- Where a breadwinner has died as a result of a road accident
- Where a claim lodged with the Fund has not progressed
This page provides a general overview of the firm's services in this practice area and does not constitute legal advice. Prescription periods and other time limits apply to many claims, and we recommend that you consult an attorney regarding your specific circumstances at the earliest opportunity.
Our engagement process.
Irrespective of the area of law, every mandate proceeds through the same four stages, so that clients understand precisely what is being done on their behalf, and why.
Initial consultation
We establish the facts, clarify your objectives and review the relevant documentation.
Assessment and advice
You receive a candid assessment of the merits, the risks, the probable course of the matter and the options available.
Mandate and strategy
The scope of work and the strategy are agreed, and the terms of our mandate are confirmed in writing before work commences.
Representation and reporting
We conduct the matter to its conclusion and report at each stage, so that no development arrives unannounced.
Engage the firm.
To discuss a matter or to request a consultation, contact our offices. We will confirm how the firm is able to assist and advise on the appropriate next steps.