These are South Africa’s busiest roads over December that are best avoided.. Image: Pixabay
If a loved one has been injured or died due to negligence of another, here’s how to claim from the RAF for loss of support.
These are South Africa’s busiest roads over December that are best avoided.. Image: Pixabay
God forbid you should every lose a loved one who you rely on for support. However, should the unthinkable happen, here’s how to claim from the RAF (Road Accident Fund) for death of a loved one. As a reminder, if a loved one has been injured or died on South African roads due to negligence, you do have rightful claim. And here’s how you go about it …
Accordingly, when it comes to how to claim from the RAF, you must gather as much admissible information as possible. Moreover, as this is a difficult process, we recommend engaging with a lawyer or attorney, so your claim to the RAF is researched and filed correctly.
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You need to supply the following when claiming death or loss of support from the RAF:
Therefore, to prove the cost of any funeral expenses, you must produce a tax invoice for funeral expenses, as well as valid proof of payment of the funeral, and a way to prove your relationship with the deceased.
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Accordingly, in the instance of a loss of support, the following documents are required by the Road Accident Fund:
Make sure you have copies of all relevant paperwork in the event of an administration error. Once the claim is submitted, legal proceedings will only begin when the claimants’ evidence is considered by the Road Accident Fund. As part of the process, the RAF will determine whether the claim is valid and what the merits of the case are.
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