Motor Vehicle Accident Claim

We have an efficient and capable section focusing on third party claims against the Road Accident Fund. We provide advice and assistance to people who have sustained injuries in motor vehicle accidents. Ehlers Attorneys will assist you to institute a claim against the Road Accident Fund for compensation.

We work on a “no win – no fee” basis. You will only be liable for fees should your claim succeed. We will assist you with the costs of litigation. Ehlers Attorneys uphold the principles of honesty and integrity and we will gladly and openly discuss our fee agreements and fee structures with you.

Your claim will be handled in a holistic manner and a settlement, specific to your individual needs, will be sought. Your claim will be managed by an experienced member of the Third Party section, who will deal with your claim from lodgement phase right up until finalisation of the matter. This approach facilitates communication between yourself and your team in the third party claims section.

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Process:

  • The usual procedure in a third party claim is as follows :
  • Consultation and appointment as attorneys of record
  • Obtaining of relevant documentation.
  • Lodgement of claim with Road Accident Fund.
  • Period of 120 days which legislation prescribes must be given to Road Accident Fund to investigate your claim.
  • Negotiations with Road Accident Fund.
  • If negotiations are successful and a satisfactory agreement is reached, the claim is finalised.
  • If negotiations are not successful, the litigation process against the Road Accident Fund is commenced.
  • Court documents are exchanged and a trial date obtained.
  • Expert reports may be obtained.
  • Trial will take place and the claim will be finalised.

Approximate time period:

Should it not be necessary to litigate a claim will take approximately 8 months to 1 year to finalise.

Should litigation take place in the Magistrates Court, the period of time extends to 1 to 2 years.

If action is instituted in the High Court it will take approximately 3-5 years to finalise the claim.

Documents Required:

  • Identity document
  • Particulars of accident
  • Copy of police accident report, if possible
  • List of Doctors consulted with contact numbers

Please remember: Should you experience pain following a motor vehicle accident please consult a doctor as soon as possible.