How much does the RAF payout?
A whiplash injury may merit a payout of R100 000 for General Damages, while a broken leg could result in a claim of R400 000 and a serious brain injury as much as R2 000 000.
How do I check my RAF payout?
To check your RAF claim, you will need to visit the Road Accident Fund website or call their customer care line. You will need your accident report number (ARP) and claim ID (if you don't have an ARP, you can call the Fund's customer care line to get it). On their website, fill in your details on the form provided.
How much does RAF pay for head injury in South Africa?
R2.5 million and 100% of medical costs In January 2020, the RAF was ordered to pay R2 578 850 and all future medical costs to a man who suffered a severe head injury in a road accident.
How much does RAF pay for femur fracture in South Africa?
Recent SettlementsLumbar spine compression fracturesR2,500,000.00Fracture of the right femur, Fracture of the right tibia-fibulaR1,200,000.00Broken Jaw, Right Shoulder Injury, Mild head injuryR1,100,000.00Degloving injuries to the hips, legs and ankleR877,773.00Head injuryR2,734,295.1217 more rows
How long does RAF take to pay out 2022?
In our experience, we have found that it takes the RAF 150 to 180 days to pay out your RAF claim from the date of your settlement. The date of your RAF pay out will further depend on the rand value of your settlement.
Do you pay tax on RAF claim?
Once the party and party bill of costs has been drawn up it is served upon the Road Accident Fund for taxation purposes. The taxation date (in other words, the date on which the costs will be settled) will be secured as soon as the cost consultants have secured a date.
Does RAF pay for pain and suffering?
If you've suffered a serious injury in a road accident that wasn't solely your fault, it's likely you're entitled to claim damages from the RAF. These could cover your past and future medical expenses, loss of income associated with the injury and compensation for pain and suffering.
How long does RAF take to pay-out 2021?
Settlement and payment Once a settlement has been reached in court, it can take the RAF as long as 180 days or more to pay you the awarded amount. At the end of 2020, the average pay-out period was 312 days. In the second quarter of 2021, it was 281 days on average.
Does Road Accident Fund expire?
What is the time limit for RAF claims? RAF claims must be submitted within three years of the date of the accident if the wrongdoer is identified. In the case of a hit-and-run accident, you must submit your claim within two years of the date of the accident.
How much does RAF pay for neck injury in South Africa?
The balance is settled once the RAF pay-out has been received. The final payment will depend on the time the RAF takes to settle the court order, with average total pay-outs around R800 000. For victims who have often been unable to work due to injury and who may have high medical bills, this is life changing.
How much does RAF pay for minor injuries?
According to the RAF's annual report for 2020, the average value paid out per claim was R138,010.
Can you claim RAF without a lawyer?
The Road Accident Fund is encouraging potential claimants to claim directly from them instead of using a lawyer. The fund lists three steps for claiming: compiling documents, completing forms and then submitting them.
How long does it take for a claim to be paid?
Once an insurance company has admitted liability and agreed to process the claim, they tend to move quickly. Some claimants receive their compensation in a few days. More commonly, the claimant will receive their compensation payment within 2 and 4 weeks.
Does RAF claim expire?
A claim must be lodged by the claimant within three years from the date of the accident or from the date on which the claim arose. This does not apply to a claim by a child under the age of 18 years old. Once a child turns 18 years old, s/he has three years to lodge a claim with the RAF.
How much does RAFPay for death in South Africa?
In a loss of support claim, the compensation that may be awarded for past and annual anticipated losses is capped at a maximum value. The limit was first established in 2008, as R160,000 per annum. However, this value is adjusted quarterly for inflation, based on the consumer price index (CPI).
Can RAF reject a claim?
The RAF also has to be satisfied that your injury is 'serious' before you are entitled to be paid for pain and suffering. The RAF may reject your claim either on the merits or as not being 'serious'. They can also decide that the accident was partly your fault and offer you only a percentage of your loss.