RAF Claim Lawyer Preparation Checklist for Cape Town
RAF Claim Lawyer Preparation Checklist for Cape Town for organising facts, dates, documents, risks, questions, and handover notes before a personal injury / raf claims consultation.
Prepared byLexuno legal resource team
Time to prepare2-5 hours
Last updatedJune 2026
Before you contact a lawyer
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You are looking for RAF or personal-injury lawyers in Cape Town.
You were injured in a road accident, lost income after an accident, paid accident-related expenses, or are helping a family member prepare a RAF claim discussion.
Not For
Calculating compensation, confirming prescription dates, or deciding litigation strategy without legal advice.
Documents
Accident report
SAPS reference
Photos
Witness details
Medical records
Medical invoices
Specialist reports
Employment proof
Income records
Expense proof
RAF correspondence
Question list
Timeline
Immediately: write the accident summary and preserve photos, messages, and records.
Before consultation: collect police, medical, income, and expense proof.
During consultation: confirm missing records, prescription risk, and fee scope.
Afterwards: keep treatment and income records updated.
Tips
Lead with the accident date and injury impact.
Keep originals and send labelled copies.
Track medical visits and work absence as they happen.
Do not sign settlement or release documents without understanding their effect.
Warning Signs
The accident date is old or the claim history is unclear.
Medical or income records are missing.
A settlement offer has been made.
There is a serious injury, death claim, minor child, or loss-of-support issue.
This checklist is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.