{"id":241769,"date":"2022-01-13T12:30:53","date_gmt":"2022-01-13T11:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/?p=241769"},"modified":"2022-01-13T12:30:56","modified_gmt":"2022-01-13T11:30:56","slug":"how-to-check-road-accident-fund-claim-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/how-to-check-road-accident-fund-claim-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Check Road Accident Fund Claim In South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

Accidents are very unfortunate and unforeseen circumstances that happen when no one expects them (that’s why they are called “accidents” by the way). In fact, not everyone is financially prepared for the cost that comes with the damage from an accident. With this in mind, the government of South Africa has made it possible for road accident victims who are not the cause of an accident to receive compensation for damages and injuries. The road accident fund is a state-supported insurance fund that aims at providing compensation to victims of a road accident in South Africa.<\/p>\n

Receiving a payout after making claims for a road accident fund can take up to 5 years, as such, it is advised that victims apply as soon as they can. The process of applying is simple but to get familiar with all you need to know about the Road Accident Fund in South Africa and how to check road accident fund claims in South Africa, keep your eyes glued to the article.<\/p>\n

What Is Road Accident Fund Claim?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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In South Africa, Road Accident Fund<\/a> is set aside and used to compensate accident victims for personal injuries, and in an applicable situation where the accident victims die, the compensation is given to the immediate family members of the victim. This road accident fund can only be claimed by victims of an accident who are not the cause of the accident.<\/p>\n

This means that accident victims who are solely responsible for accidents are not eligible for the Road Accident Fund in South Africa. They are, however, indemnified for claims on bodily injuries, except claims for emotional shock.<\/p>\n

How are the funds for the Road Accident Fund in South Africa generated? The fact is that every vehicle and motorcycle owner in South Africa contributes to the Road Accident Fund. How? The government of South Africa achieves this by inserting a levy on diesel or petrol which means that any time you purchase diesel or petrol as a vehicle or motorcycle owner, you contribute to this fund indirectly.<\/p>\n

Types Of Road Accident Fund Claim<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Road Accident Fund<\/a> provides only two types of cover namely: personal insurance cover for accident victims and indemnity cover for those responsible for the accident. Road Accident Fund provides compensation for the following accident cases:<\/p>\n