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Plain-language RAF guides
Every guide is written in plain language, reviewed before publication, and focused on helping you understand the general position. None of this content is legal advice.
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The questions people ask most often.
Who may claim from the RAF?
A plain-language overview of the categories of road users who may be able to lodge a Road Accident Fund claim, and the general conditions usually involved.
Can a passenger claim from the RAF?
Passengers are often in a different position to drivers. This guide explains, in general terms, how passenger claims are usually approached.
What happens after a hit-and-run?
When the other driver cannot be identified, different information usually becomes important. Here is a general explanation of how these matters are commonly handled.
What documents may be needed?
A general checklist of the categories of information and paperwork often associated with RAF matters, and where such records usually come from.
What is a loss-of-support claim?
When a person who supported others dies in a road accident, dependants may fall into a separate category. This guide explains the general concept.
Do I need an attorney?
Some people deal with the RAF directly and others obtain professional assistance. This guide sets out general considerations, without recommending either route.
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Who may claim from the RAF?
A plain-language overview of the categories of road users who may be able to lodge a Road Accident Fund claim, and the general conditions usually involved.
Can a passenger claim from the RAF?
Passengers are often in a different position to drivers. This guide explains, in general terms, how passenger claims are usually approached.
What documents may be needed?
A general checklist of the categories of information and paperwork often associated with RAF matters, and where such records usually come from.
Do I need an attorney?
Some people deal with the RAF directly and others obtain professional assistance. This guide sets out general considerations, without recommending either route.
How RAF claims generally work
A simplified overview of the usual stages of a Road Accident Fund matter, from the accident through to resolution or further legal steps.
Time limits in RAF matters
Time periods can affect RAF matters in different ways depending on the circumstances. This guide explains why timing is commonly treated as important.
What to do after a road accident
General, practical steps commonly taken after a collision in South Africa, including the kinds of details that are often recorded at the time.
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