Formerly known as 3rd party claims, all users of South African roads have a right to claim for a loss or injury sustained in a road accident. These claims are submitted to The Road Accident Fund (RAF), a legal entity that’s funded by national fuel tax levies.

The RAF assists negligent drivers responsible for vehicle accidents by providing them with indemnity insurance, thus protecting them from potential bankruptcy. It also assists victims of vehicle accidents and their families with personal injury or death payouts, helping them to cover medical and funeral costs.

Amid many well-publicised fraudulent claims being made to the RAF, submitting a valid claim can be a complex process. Many people are either unaware of their rights or are overwhelmed by the prospect of trying to launch a claim. This is where we believe our specialist teams can add value, applying our knowledge of the process involved and using our experience in dealing with the RAF. We are able to assess the validity of a client’s claim, secure expert evidence, ensure that all necessary documentation is acquired and then lodge the claim and negotiate a fair settlement on the client’s behalf.With a no-win no-fee basis for personal injury claims, our aim is to help people get what they are entitled to. We believe it’s important that members of the public be properly informed and professionally advised so that this can happen.

If you’ve been the victim of a road accident and suffered injury and loss or if you’ve lost a family member in a fatal car accident, an RAF claim may assist you – it’s important to know your rights!