Were you or a loved one injured in a car or taxi accident?

Have you or your child lost a breadwinner in a car or taxi accident?

Is your ‘direct RAF claim’ not being tended to?

Do you need Help claiming from the Road Accident Fund?

  • Attorneys based in the Western Cape

  • Specialists in Road Accident Claims

  • We work on a “no win-no fee” basis

We can help you with your

Road Accident Fund Claim

At HELP Attorneys , we are specialists in claims against the Road Accident Fund with more than 25 years’ experience in Personal Injury Law. 

We assist clients across the Western Cape in South Africa. We strive to treat each and every client with the respect and care that they deserve – and we work closely with an extensive panel of top medical experts.

Our team takes pride in our reputation and hold a proven track record of substantial settlements and a 100% success rate in major court cases.

Because we believe in every client’s right to justice, we offer a free initial consultation and work on a no-win no-fee basis.

How to Speak to our Team

How to Speak to our Team

Send us a WhatsApp

Send us a WhatsApp

Contact us through our online claims form

Contact us through our online claims form

Is injured or deceased a South African citizen?

Have you lodged a claim before?*

Was the injured or deceased wearing a seatbelt and/or safety helmet (if motorcycle driver)

If a driver, do you have a valid driving licence?

Did the ambulance take the injured or deceased to hospital?

Was the injured unconscious after the accident?

Did the injured undergo operations after the accident (e.g. screws and plates inserted)?

Was the injured or deceased employed at the time of the accident?

Has the injured been able to return to work?

Did the injured receive full salary for time off work?

Does the injured receive any SASSA grant?

Was the accident also an injury on duty (WCC claim)?

Does the injured have medical aid?

Was the Accident reported at the Police Station?

Do you have your documents from the hospital and details of your accident?

Complete our Claims Action Form Here

Complete our Claims Action Form Below

    Why use a Claims Attorney?

    We are specialists in claims against the Road Accident Fund with more than 25 years’ experience in Personal Injury Law. We uphold the values of honesty, integrity and professionalism.

    We will assess your claim, help gather and prepare supporting evidence, refer you to our panel of top medical experts and represent you in legal proceedings – giving you the best chance of getting the compensation that you deserve. We work on a no-win no-fee basis.  

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    • If you file a “direct claim” with the Road Accident Fund you run the risk of having your claim rejected, under settled or the claim period running out.

    • Without proper legal advice you have no way of knowing if the compensation offered by the Road Accident Fund is fair and reasonable.

    • The only way to determine the long term implications of your injuries is to obtain opinions from medical experts in respect of each of your injuries.

    • The opinions of medical experts are central to the proper calculation of fair compensation.

    • If you have not been referred to medical experts within 12 months of your injury, your claim is not receiving the consideration that it deserves. 

    HELP Attorneys legal documents being handed over after a Road Accident Fund consultation
    A HELP Attorneys consultant discussing a Road Accident Fund claim with a client
    Close-up of a HELP Attorneys claim folder and supporting documents on a desk

    About the Claims Process

    How do we help you claim from the road accident fund?

    • Step 1:

      WhatsApp us. We will contact you to arrange a free initial consultation. 

    • Step 2:

      We obtain hospital and police records in order to lodge your claim against the Road Accident Fund (RAF). If you have lodged a “direct claim”, we will obtain a copy of your file from the Road Accident Fund.

    • Step 3:

      We arrange and pay for your appointments with medical experts in order to obtain detailed reports regarding each of your injuries.

    • Step 4:

      Once we determine the long-term consequences of each of your injuries, we calculate your damages, including your pain & suffering, past and future loss of income and medical expenses.   

    • Step 5:

      We represent you in legal proceedings and ensure that you are fairly compensated in the shortest possible time.

    Road Accident Claim Information

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    Stories of Success

    I was a passenger in a minibus taxi when the driver lost control and the vehicle overturned. I sustained a complete spinal cord fracture and am now wheelchair bound for the rest of my life. HELP attorneys transported me to Tygerberg Hospital for all my follow-up consultations and even helped me to get an improved wheelchair. After receiving compensation from RAF, HELP Attorneys assisted me in buying a hand-controlled car and making home modifications to be wheelchair-friendly. Even though I will never walk again, I will now have a life worth living.

    MABUTI XAMETSHATA

    I was a passenger in a minibus taxi when the driver lost control and the vehicle overturned. I sustained a complete spinal cord fracture and am now wheelchair bound for the rest of my life. HELP attorneys transported me to Tygerberg Hospital for all my follow-up consultations and even helped me to get an improved wheelchair. After receiving compensation from RAF, HELP Attorneys assisted me in buying a hand-controlled car and making home modifications to be wheelchair-friendly. Even though I will never walk again, I will now have a life worth living.

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    FAQs

    Who is HELP Attorneys?

    Fischer Malherbe Kriel Inc are Road Accident Fund specialists with more than 25 years’ experience in Personal Injury Law. We adhere to the rules of the Legal Practice Council and our fees are calculated strictly in accordance with the Contingencies Fees Act.

    How long will my claim take?

    Every claim is different. It is therefore difficult to say exactly how long it will take to finalise your claim. The RAF’s own statistics show that claims take on average three years to finalise.

    How much will you have to pay?

    We support your right to justice, therefore we do not require you to pay a deposit or any expenses. We pay for you to consult with medical experts in respect of each of your injuries. We issue summons and carry all the costs of litigation until the final conclusion of your claim. We work on a “no win-no fee” basis. This means that if we don’t win the case, you will not be liable for any legal costs.

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