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The South African Road Accident Fund (RAF) is a government-supported insurance fund that provides compensation for victims of motor vehicle accidents in South Africa. The RAF aims to assist accident victims with medical expenses, loss of income, and general damages resulting from the accident. It plays a crucial role in providing finThe South African Road Accident Fund (RAF) is a government-supported insurance fund that provides compensation for victims of motor vehicle accidents in South Africa. The RAF aims to assist accident victims with medical expenses, loss of income, and general damages resulting from the accident. It plays a crucial role in providing financial support and rehabilitation services to those affected by road accidents across the country.ancial support and rehabilitation services to those affected by road accidents across the country.
Vehicle accidents can have devastating consequences, resulting in physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. If you’ve been involved in a vehicle accident, it’s essential to understand your rights and explore your options for seeking compensation. Whether it’s a car accident, motorcycle collision, or truck crash, knowing the process of filing a claim and the legal avenues available can help you recover damages and move forward on the path to recovery.
The Road Accident Fund makes it compulsory to provide social insurance cover to all South African road users. This insurance covers injuries or death that occur as a result of a motor vehicle accident in South Africa.
A person can claim from the Road Accident Fund if they have been injured in a car accident that is not their fault. The only two requirements needed to pursue a claim against the Road Accident Fund are that the client has been injured (this would need corroboration from a medical practitioner), and that they are not to blame for the accident.
Enver Swartz Attorneys has the capacity to handle any motor vehicle accident case – from small claims to multi-million rand lawsuits. Considering the number of accidents that happen on South African roads, the demand for litigation is high. Enver Swartz Attorneys helps clients to determine what process they should follow and how to successfully pursue a claim.
In 1998 (as Swartz Incorporated) the firm successfully tendered for and was appointed to the panel of attorneys of the Road Accident Fund. The firm’s contract with the Fund was repeatedly renewed. The experience gained by working with the Fund is invaluable – Enver Swartz Attorneys is able to assess claims through the eyes of the Road Accident Fund to give the best advice and assistance to clients.
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