What are my rights as an MVA victim?

What is the Road Accident Fund?
It is a public entity which has been set up to pay compensation to people injured in road accidents or the dependants of people killed in road accidents arising from the negligent driving of a motor vehicle in South Africa.

Where does the Fund get its money from?
The fund gets it money from a fuel levy included in the price of petrol and diesel.

Time period to make a claim?
If the identity of the offending driver or owner is known, the claim must be lodged within three years from the date on which the claim arose. (This does not apply to a claim of a minor). If the identity of the offending driver or owner is unknown, the claim must be lodged within two years from the date on which the claim arose.

Who is entitled to make a claim?
1. A person who was personally injured (except a driver who was the sole cause of the     accident)
2. A dependant of a deceased victim.
3. A claimant under the age of 21 years must be assisted by a parent or legal guardian

What can you claim for?
1. Medical expenses (past and future)
2. Funeral expenses
3. Loss of earnings or income if person is disabled (past and future)
4. Loss of support for a dependant of a deceased victim (past and future)
5. General damages for pain, suffering and disfigurement. This is determined after     examining the extent and severity of the injury.

For more information, contact us.