HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO FINALISE THE CLAIM?
Approximately 5-6 years depending on the type of matter eg. Maintenance/loss of support, own injury claim, funeral etc, it is an endurance race, not a sprint.
DO I QUALIFY?
We always “thata machance” take chances and do our best to prove your case, we guarantee you at this stage an undertaking, “RAF medical aid”, so one needs to be patient.
IS IT WORTH THE WAIT AND THE TROUBLE?
Yes indeed, we are experts in this field and have been for 20 good years, even if you only get a Medical aid for future treatment that means you do not need to worry about the expenses and your health in future regarding injuries sustained in the accident.
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED?
Everything that has to do with this accident, first and foremost, the accident Reports, hospital records & drs reports. Then pay slips and all the employment documents, qualifications, school reports if its minor’s claims, locus standi affidavits for loss of support claims, funeral expenses, med expenses, witnesses details, x-rays etc.
WHY MUST I SEE EXPERTS/DRS APPOINTED BY ATTORNEYS, IF I PROVIDED YOU WITH ALL THE MEDICAL REPORTS?
For your injuries to be proven serious, you need to be evaluated by these experts, they need to qualify you as per RAF new Act implemented 1 August 2008, you need to voluntarily give information to the best of your ability, you are the one injured and you know your body best and the problems you are having as a result of the injuries you sustained.
6. MY FRIEND’S/FAMILY’S CLAIM WAS SETTLED IN JUST 2 YEARS, WHY IS MINE TAKING SO LONG?
We strive for perfection and leave no stone unturned, we do the best for our clients and make sure that we and you as a client is satisfied, ATTORNEYS and MATTERS differ.
WHY IS MY or MY INJURED MINOR’S FUNDS PROTECTED BY A CURATOR, I AM RESPONSIBLE.
The High Court is a father of all children including mentally affected individuals, it is their responsibility to look after same. Its a cruel world out there and this man chosen by the court will look well after the incapable/incapacitated, advising and managing these funds and try and stretch every penny for as long as it can. Be calm and trust, he is watched by the court/masters like a hawk, you will also be fully involved, rest assured.
I AM TIRED OF EXPLAINING ONE THING EVERY TIME I COME TO CONSULT AND HAVING TO ANSWER ONE THING AT THE EXPERTS, I WANT TO QUIT
We must surely talk about one/same thing, it is because of that one/same thing we are walking this road, the purpose is to fill all the gaps, it is your attorney’s right to know every little thing even that you feel is irrelevant as she/he is the one that will be facing the judge to present your case and protect your rights. So be patient and know that we are a TEAM. We are not against you but with you, your pain is ours.
IS THE RAF NOT BANKRUPT?
The RAF is funded by a petrol levy and gets money for every litre of petrol that any road user buys.