Have you been injured or has the breadwinner passed away in a motor vehicle collision? If so, then you may have a valid claim against the Road Accident Fund.

Who may claim from the Road Accident Fund?

• A person who was personally injured, except if the person who wants to claim was the sole cause of the collision;
• A dependant of a deceased victim;
• A representative of the estate of a deceased or a close relation in respect of funeral expenses.

How long do you have to claim from the Road Accident Fund?

• Where the insured driver is identified i.e. the claimant is in possession of the registration particulars as well as the insured driver’s details, the claimant will have three years following the date of the accident to institute a claim.
• Where the injured party/dependent is a minor and it is an identified claim, the claimant will have three years after the minor reaches the age of majority to lodge a claim with the Road Accident Fund.
• Where the insured driver is unidentified i.e. a “hit and run”, the claimant (despite potentially being a minor), will have two years to lodge a claim with the Road Accident Fund.

What can you claim from the Road Accident Fund?

• Injury claims:
  • Past medical expenses;
  • Future medical expenses;
  • Past loss of earnings;
  • Future loss of earnings;
  • General damages.
• Loss of support claims:
  • Past loss of support;
  • Future loss of support;
  • Funeral expenses.

Our expert litigation attorneys are ready to assist you with any queries. Contact us today to see if you qualify for a claim against the Road Accident Fund.