tHE ROAD ACCIDENT FUND
The Road Accident Fund is a state insurance that provides cover to all drivers of motor vehicles in South Africa in the event of a road accident, and a person wishing to lodge a Road Accident Claim. In terms of the Road Accident Fund act it will compensate persons who are injured as a result of the accident or their families in the event of fatalities help rehabilitate the injured, and promote safe use of the road.
When you have an accident, it is advised that you visit an Attorney who specializes in Road Accident Claims. The Attorney will assist you to lodge a claim with the Road Accident Fund, especially if you have been injured or someone was killed.
If you want to claim from the Road Accident Fund you can do so yourself or through lawyers. When using the services of Road Accident claim Attorney the will assist you in submitting your claim to the Road Accident Fund. The claim must be within three years of the date of the accident, if you know who caused the accident. If you do not know who caused the accident then you need to submit the claim within two years.
Your Attorney will assist you in completing all the required claim forms required by the Road Accident Fund.