What RAF claims are
RAF claims can involve injuries or death caused by road accidents, including medical costs, income loss, support loss, and general damages.
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RAF Claims
Understand Road Accident Fund claims, medical evidence, compensation categories, deadlines, and find lawyers who handle RAF matters.
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RAF matter
I was injured in a road accident
Understand RAF claim basics, forms, deadlines, evidence, and lawyer discovery.
RAF matterClaiming for medical expenses
Start with treatment records, medical evidence, and future medical cost preparation.
RAF matterLoss of income claim
Explore income loss, proof, medical records, and claim preparation.
RAF matterLoss of support claim
Understand dependant claims and documents after a fatal accident.
RAF matterPassenger injury claim
Find RAF claim search paths for passengers injured in road accidents.
RAF matterHit-and-run accident
Start with accident records, reporting, evidence, and RAF claim preparation.
RAF matterRAF claim documents
Start with RAF forms, accident reports, medical records, proof of income, and supporting documents.
Services
Common services
RAF Claim Assessment
Claim type, merits, documents, deadlines, and next-step preparation.
View serviceRAF Claim Submission
RAF forms, accident reports, supporting documents, and submission preparation.
View serviceMedical Evidence Review
Medical records, injury evidence, serious injury assessment, and future medical cost context.
View serviceLoss of Income Claims
Income loss evidence, calculations, and claim support.
View serviceLoss of Support Claims
Dependant claims and support-loss documentation.
View serviceRAF Litigation
Disputed RAF claims, merits, quantum, settlement, and litigation pathways.
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RAF claims overview
Common documents and timelines
Common issues include claim forms, medical records, accident reports, serious injury assessment, loss calculations, merits, and quantum.
Why evidence matters
Evidence can affect whether a claim is accepted, how damages are assessed, and whether deadlines or disputed facts create risk.
When legal help may be useful
Legal help may be useful where injuries are serious, documents are missing, liability is disputed, or damages and deadlines need assessment.
Resources
RAF claim resources
RAF Claim ChecklistRAF Claim Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to raf claims.
Browse resourcesAccident Document ChecklistChecklist for accident reports, medical records, identity documents, income proof, and contact details.
Medical Evidence GuideGuide to medical records, injury evidence, treatment history, and serious injury preparation.
Loss of Income Preparation GuidePreparation guide for employment records, payslips, bank records, and income-loss evidence.
Glossary
RAF claim terms
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RAF ClaimsRoad Accident Fund
The statutory fund that deals with qualifying compensation claims arising from road accidents in South Africa.
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RAF ClaimsLoss of income
A claim for income that was lost, reduced, or may be lost in future because an injury affected a person's ability to work or earn.
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RAF ClaimsLoss of support
A dependant's claim for financial support that has been lost because a person who provided support died or can no longer provide that support after an accident.
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Medical NegligenceMedical negligence
A possible legal claim where healthcare treatment may have fallen below the required standard and caused harm or loss.
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Medical NegligencePrescription
A legal time-limit concept that can prevent a claim from being pursued if the relevant period has expired.
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RAF ClaimsMerits and quantum
Two broad parts of a claim: merits deal with liability or who is legally responsible, while quantum deals with the amount or value of the claim.
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RAF ClaimsRAF 1 claim form
The Road Accident Fund claim form used to submit key claimant, accident, injury, medical, and compensation information for a RAF claim.
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RAF ClaimsGeneral damages
Compensation for non-financial harm such as pain, suffering, loss of amenities, disfigurement, or emotional impact in a qualifying injury claim.
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RAF claim FAQs
What is a RAF claim?
It is a claim connected to injury or death caused by a road accident, subject to the relevant requirements and evidence.
How long does a RAF claim take?
Timing depends on documents, evidence, claim complexity, disputed facts, settlement prospects, and whether litigation becomes necessary.
What documents are usually needed?
Common documents include accident reports, medical records, identity documents, income records, RAF forms, and supporting evidence.
Can I claim after a hit-and-run accident?
Hit-and-run claims may have specific evidence and timing requirements, so early legal guidance can be important.
When should I speak to a RAF lawyer?
Speak to a lawyer where injuries are serious, liability is unclear, documents are missing, or deadlines may be close.
Lawyer discovery
RAF claim lawyers
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