RAF Claims Connect

27/01/2022

| Does the Road Accident Fund cover funeral expenses? |

Blog By
Ankie Snyman
Specialist in Road Accident Fund Claims

Yes. RAF funeral claims can be made for a driver, a passenger or a pedestrian killed in a road accident, provided the person isn’t considered solely responsible for the accident.

You can claim the following funeral-related expenses from the RAF:
• transportation of the body;
• coffin or burial shroud;
• storage, preparation and embalming of the body;
• issuing of the death certificate;
• burial or cremation costs.

However, you can’t claim the following funeral-related expenses such:
• the costs of flower arrangements;
• printed funeral programs;
• transport for family and attendees;
• a headstone;
• catering and venue hire.

The above is intended for information purposes only and is not intended, and should not be regarded, as legal advice. Should you require legal advice, kindly contact us to schedule a consultation with one of our panel attorneys.

To read more about this article, click on the link below;
https://rafclaimconnect.co.za/does-the-road-accident-fund-cover-funeral-expenses/

RAF Claims Connect Team...........................................................................................................................
RAF Claims Connect is South Africa’s most prominent online Road Accident Fund information and claims referral platform. We have a nationwide network of legal experts who specialise in claims against the Road Accident Fund.

Does the Road Accident Fund cover funeral expenses? RAF Claims Connect is SA's most prominent online platform.

20/01/2022

| What information should I gather at the scene of the accident to assist my claim against the Road Accident Fund? |

Blog By
Ankie Snyman
Specialist in Road Accident Fund Claims

A claimant will be required to prove that the accident occurred and that he/she suffered damages due to the accident.

A claimant should therefore take the following steps at the scene of the accident:
• record the location (street name and area) where the accident happened;
• take photographs showing the damage to all vehicles involved in the accident;
• take photographs showing the position of all vehicles involved in the accident;
• record details of the other driver and vehicle involved in the accident, i.e. name, surname, contact number, description and registration number of the vehicle;
• record contact details of any witnesses to the accident;
• if police attend the scene of the accident, record their contact details and the Accident Report number.

The above is intended for information purposes only and is not intended, and should not be regarded, as legal advice. Should you require legal advice, kindly contact us to schedule a consultation with one of our panel attorneys.

To read more about this article, click on the link below;
https://rafclaimconnect.co.za/what-information-should-i-gather-at-the-scene-of-the-accident-to-assist-my-claim-against-the-road-accident-fund/

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RAF Claims Connect is South Africa’s most prominent online Road Accident Fund information and claims referral platform. We have a nationwide network of legal experts who specialise in claims against the Road Accident Fund.

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11/01/2022

| Happy 2022 |

Thanks for choosing us and putting your trust in our service, wishing to serve you again in this new year. We wish you and yours a happy, healthy, and abundant 2022!

RAF Claims Connect Team...........................................................................................................................
RAF Claims Connect is South Africa’s most prominent online Road Accident Fund information and claims referral platform. We have a nationwide network of legal experts who specialise in claims against the Road Accident Fund.

21/12/2021

| Happy Festive Season |

As the holiday season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and those who helped shape our business. We want to thank you for your continuous support. The end of the year brings no greater joy than the opportunity to express season’s greetings and good wishes to all. May your holidays be filled with joy. We look forward to working with you in the years to come. We wish you and yours a happy, healthy, and abundant 2022!

RAF Claims Connect Team...........................................................................................................................
RAF Claims Connect is South Africa’s most prominent online Road Accident Fund information and claims referral platform. We have a nationwide network of legal experts who specialise in claims against the Road Accident Fund.

21/12/2021

| Will I be able to claim for damages from the Road Accident Fund if I am not a South-African citizen? |

Blog By
Ankie Snyman
Associate Attorney
Specialist in Road Accident Fund Claims

YES! - However, a claim can only be settled or go on trial after all required documents are obtained and provided to the Road Accident Fund (“RAF”). These documents include : proof of the accident, proof of medical treatment, proof of damages and the various specialist doctor’s reports.

A settlement offer can be proposed either by the RAF or by your attorney, and either party can respond to the settlement offer by making a counter proposal by the other party.

Your attorney is legally required to inform you of any settlement offer be made by the RAF, and to discuss that offer with you before accepting or rejecting that offer.

The above is intended for information purposes only and is not intended, and should not be regarded, as legal advice. Should you require legal advice, kindly contact us to schedule a consultation with one of our panel attorneys.

To read more about this article, click on the link below;
https://rafclaimconnect.co.za/will-i-be-able-to-claim-for-damages-from-the-road-accident-fund-if-i-am-not-a-south-african-citizen/

RAF Claims Connect Team...........................................................................................................................
RAF Claims Connect is South Africa’s most prominent online Road Accident Fund information and claims referral platform. We have a nationwide network of legal experts who specialise in claims against the Road Accident Fund.

Will I be able to claim for damages from the Road Accident Fund if I am not a South-African citizen?

15/12/2021

| Day of Reconciliation |

From us at RAF Claims Connect we wish our Clients a Happy Day of Reconciliation for Tomorrow.

RAF Claims Connect Team...........................................................................................................................
RAF Claims Connect is South Africa’s most prominent online Road Accident Fund information and claims referral platform. We have a nationwide network of legal experts who specialise in claims against the Road Accident Fund.

15/12/2021

| Must I have a valid driver’s license to qualify for a claim against the Road Accident Fund? |

Blog By
Ankie Snyman
Associate Attorney
Specialist in Road Accident Fund Claims

No. A driver who drives a motor vehicle without having a valid driver’s license, and who is involved in an accident, is not automatically negligent. The issue of negligence will be determined by the circumstances of the accident, and if an unlicenced driver is injured in an accident that is caused by the negligence of another driver, the unlicenced driver will have a claim against the Road Accident Fund.

The above is intended for information purposes only and is not intended, and should not be regarded, as legal advice. Should you require legal advice, kindly contact us to schedule a consultation with one of our panel attorneys.

To read more about this article, click on the link below;
https://rafclaimconnect.co.za/must-i-have-a-valid-drivers-license-to-qualify-for-a-claim-against-the-road-accident-fund/

RAF Claims Connect Team...........................................................................................................................
RAF Claims Connect is South Africa’s most prominent online Road Accident Fund information and claims referral platform. We have a nationwide network of legal experts who specialise in claims against the Road Accident Fund.

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07/12/2021

| RAF CLAIMS CONNECT IS NOT the Road Accident Fund. What does RAF CLAIMS CONNECT do? |

Blog By
Ankie Snyman
Specialist in Road Accident Fund Claims

RAF CLAIMS CONNECT is not the Road Accident Fund. RAF CLAIMS CONNECT is also not an agent of the Road Accident Fund.

What will RAF CLAIMS CONNECT do for you?
• We will review your claim and will inform you if you have a valid claim against the Road Accident Fund
• If you do have a valid claim against the Road Accident Fund, and with your permission, we will arrange for one of our panel attorneys (who is experienced and specialises in claims against the Road Accident Fund) to contact and assist you to institute and finalise your claim against of the Road Accident Fund

How much will it cost you?
• RAF CLAIMS CONNECT will charge you NOTHING for reviewing and referring your claim to one of our panel attorneys
• The panel attorney will enter into a Contingency Fee Agreement (a no-win-no-fee agreement) with you, where the maximum legal fees are limited to an agreed percentage (NOT MORE THAN 25%) of the payment that you will receive from the Road Accident Fund. The panel attorney will finance and pay for ALL of the expenses necessary to institute and prosecute your claim against the Road Accident Fund and will recover those costs once the claim is finalized. You will NOT PAY any out-of-pocket expenses to the panel attorney who finalises your claim.

The above is intended for information purposes only and is not intended, and should not be regarded, as legal advice. Should you require legal advice, kindly contact us to schedule a consultation with one of our panel attorneys.

To read more about what the RAF CLAIMS CONNECT does , click on the link below;
https://rafclaimconnect.co.za/raf-claims-connect-is-not-the-road-accident-fund-what-does-raf-claims-connect-do/

RAF Claims Connect Team...........................................................................................................................
RAF Claims Connect is South Africa’s most prominent online Road Accident Fund information and claims referral platform. We have a nationwide network of legal experts who specialise in claims against the Road Accident Fund.

RAF CLAIMS CONNECT IS NOT the Road Accident Fund. What does RAF CLAIMS CONNECT do? RAF Claims Connect is SA's most prominent online platform.

03/12/2021

| Can my claim be settled with the road accident fund before going on trial? |

Blog By
Marc Samons
Specialist in Road Accident Fund Claims

YES! – However, a claim can only be settled or go on trial after all required documents are obtained and provided to the Road Accident Fund (“RAF”). These documents include : proof of the accident, proof of medical treatment, proof of damages and the various specialist doctor’s reports.

A settlement offer can be proposed either by the RAF or by your attorney, and either party can respond to the settlement offer by making a counter proposal by the other party.

Your attorney is legally required to inform you of any settlement offer be made by the RAF, and to discuss that offer with you before accepting or rejecting that offer.

The above is intended for information purposes only and is not intended, and should not be regarded, as legal advice. Should you require legal advice, kindly contact us to schedule a consultation with one of our panel attorneys.

To read more about this article, click on the link below;
https://rafclaimconnect.co.za/can-my-claim-be-settled-with-the-road-accident-fund-before-going-on-trial/

RAF Claim Connect Team...........................................................................................................................
RAF Claims Connect is South Africa’s most prominent online Road Accident Fund information and claims referral platform. We have a nationwide network of legal experts who specialise in claims against the Road Accident Fund.

Can my claim be settled with the RAF before going on trial? RAF Claims Connect is SA's most prominent online platform.

19/11/2021

| Will I Need To Attend Appointments With Specialist Doctors? |

Blog By
Marc Samons
Specialist in Road Accident Fund Claims

It is an established legal principle that: “he who alleges damages must prove those damages”. Therefore, to prove bodily (including brain) injuries, and the financial implications of those injuries, against the Road Accident Fund, a Claimant must attend appointments with various specialist doctors. A list of commonly used specialist doctors are: an Orthopedic Surgeon; Occupational Therapist; Industrial Psychologist and a Neurologist (in the case of a suspected brain injury).

Each specialist doctor will perform a thorough examination of the Claimant, and will prepare a report that will be presented as evidence to prove the nature and extent of injuries, and the financial implications of those injuries, against the Road Accident Fund.

The Road Accident Fund may also require a Claimant to attend appointments with its own appointed specialist doctors.

A claim can only go on trial after the various specialist doctors’ reports are completed and the Road Accident Fund has had an opportunity to assess the reports.

The above is intended for information purposes only and is not intended, and should not be regarded, as legal advice. Should you require legal advice, kindly contact our offices and schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys.

To read more about this article, click on the link below;
https://rafclaimconnect.co.za/will-i-need-to-attend-appointments-with-specialist-doctors/

RAF Claim Connect Team...........................................................................................................................
RAF Claims Connect is South Africa’s most prominent online Road Accident Fund information and claims referral platform. We have a nationwide network of legal experts who specialise in claims against the Road Accident Fund.

Need To Attend Appointments With Specialist Doctors? RAF Claims Connect is SA's most prominent online information & claims referral platform.

30/09/2021

| What Happens After My Claim Is Lodged With The Road Accident Fund? |

Blog By
Marc Samons
Specialist in Road Accident Fund Claims

After a claim is lodged with the Road Accident Fund (“the Fund”), the Fund has a statutory obligation to make a settlement offer within 120 days. If the Fund fails to make a settlement offer, the attorney will the draft and issue a Summons against the Fund after the 120-day period expires.

As soon as Summons is served on the Fund, the Fund has 10 court/business days to defend the Summons and thereafter another 20 court/business days to serve and file its plea.

If the Fund fails to defend the Summons, the attorney will take the necessary steps to apply for default judgment against the Fund.

The above is intended for information purposes only and is not intended, and should not be regarded, as legal advice.

To read more about this article, click on the link below;
https://rafclaimconnect.co.za/what-happens-after-my-claim-is-lodged-with-the-road-accident-fund/

RAF Road Accident Claims Team...........................................................................................................................
RAF Claims Connect is South Africa’s most prominent online Road Accident Fund information and claims referral platform. We have a nationwide network of legal experts who specialise in claims against the Road Accident Fund.

What Happens After My Claim Is Lodged With The RAF? RAF Claims Connect is SA's most prominent online information & claims referral platform.

09/09/2021

| How Do I Obtain All The Required Documents? |

Blog By
Ankie Snyman
Specialist in Road Accident Fund Claims

This can be a complicated process. Usually the attorney will request and obtain most of the documents required to process and prosecute a claimant’s claim. However, the attorney may require a claimant’s assistance in obtaining documents in order to expedite the process.

Many departments and institutions require a formal letter of request, accompanied by a power of attorney, proof of claimant’s identification and payment of a prescribed fee before they will release necessary documents.
Where the custodian of documents is un-cooperative (as is sometimes the case with public departments and institutions), it may be necessary for the attorney to file an application in the High Court in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000.

The above is intended for information purposes only and is not intended, and should not be regarded, as legal advice. Should you require legal advice, kindly contact our offices and schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys.

To read more about how do you obtain all the required documentation, click on the link below;
https://rafclaimconnect.co.za/how-do-i-obtain-all-the-required-documents/

RAF Road Accident Claims Team...........................................................................................................................
RAF Claims Connect is South Africa’s most prominent online Road Accident Fund information and claims referral platform. We have a nationwide network of legal experts who specialise in claims against the Road Accident Fund.

How Do I Obtain All The Required Documents for RAF? RAF Claims Connect is SA's most prominent online information & claims referral platform.