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Hit-and-run Motor Vehicle Collisions

02 May 2024,  Sinethemba Mashego

Hit-and-run motor vehicle accidents are governed by section 17(1)(b) of the Road Accident Fund Act 56 of 1996 read with Regulation 2.  

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Quick Step Guide for after-care in a Car Collision

02 May 2024,  André Styger

Here are some general steps and guidance you might consider taking after a car collision. Keep in mind that laws... can vary depending on your location, so it's crucial to consult with a legal professional in your jurisdiction for advice tailored to your specific situation. Here are some general steps you might consider:

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Subrogation in Motor Vehicle Accidents.

02 May 2024,  Dries Knoetze

“I was involved in a motor vehicle accident, nothing serious, my vehicle just got damaged. I have comprehensive insurance for... motor vehicle accidents, which is going to cover the damages to my vehicle, I must however pay an amount of R3500.00 as excess. Will my insurance company sue the negligent driver for the damages and will this include the excess paid by me?”  

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Who is responsible for damages to my vehicle when hitting an animal on South African Roads?

02 May 2024,  Crystelle Steyn

Encountering an animal on the road while driving can be a frightening experience, not only for the safety risks involved... but also for the potential damage it can cause to your vehicle. In South Africa, where wildlife and domestic animals may roam freely in certain areas, understanding who bears responsibility for vehicle damage in such situations is essential.

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Hit-and-run Motor Vehicle Collisions

02 May 2024,  Sinethemba Mashego

Hit-and-run motor vehicle accidents are governed by section 17(1)(b) of the Road Accident Fund Act 56 of 1996 read with Regulation 2.  

READ MORE
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Quick Step Guide for after-care in a Car Collision

02 May 2024,  André Styger

Here are some general steps and guidance you might consider taking after a car collision. Keep in mind that laws... can vary depending on your location, so it's crucial to consult with a legal professional in your jurisdiction for advice tailored to your specific situation. Here are some general steps you might consider:

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Subrogation in Motor Vehicle Accidents.

02 May 2024,  Dries Knoetze

“I was involved in a motor vehicle accident, nothing serious, my vehicle just got damaged. I have comprehensive insurance for... motor vehicle accidents, which is going to cover the damages to my vehicle, I must however pay an amount of R3500.00 as excess. Will my insurance company sue the negligent driver for the damages and will this include the excess paid by me?”  

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Who is responsible for damages to my vehicle when hitting an animal on South African Roads?

02 May 2024,  Crystelle Steyn

Encountering an animal on the road while driving can be a frightening experience, not only for the safety risks involved... but also for the potential damage it can cause to your vehicle. In South Africa, where wildlife and domestic animals may roam freely in certain areas, understanding who bears responsibility for vehicle damage in such situations is essential.

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How to lodge a claim with the Road Accident Fund for Patrimonial and Non-Patrimonial damages?

27 February 2018,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

Section 24 of the Road Accident Fund Amendment Act 19 of 2005, makes provision for a third party seeking compensation... for patrimonial and/or non-patrimonial damages, in respect of any loss or damage suffered, as a result of the bodily injuries or death of another, caused by or arising, out of the driving of a motor vehicle. The prescribed claim form 1 must contain sufficient information together with the necessary documentation to enable the Road Accident Fund, to realise that the claimant is seeking compensation. Whereas a claim is for general damages the RAF form 4 must be accompanied by the medical reports and opinions. The claim must be lodged timeously and in accordance to the prescribed rules of Road Accident Fund Amendment Act.

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Don’t let a lack of railings on your stairway be your downfall

08 September 2015

A plumber visited my new house to repair a water leak in my upstairs bathroom. He fell from the second... story of my house and claims that he fell because I did not have stair railings. I have not yet had my railings installed as they are quite expensive and I am still saving for this. We have however been using the house for a few months without the railings and without incident. The plumber is now threatening to sue me for damages. Can he do this?

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Slip and fall… Who is liable?

25 June 2013

It has become the popular perception that if you fall while on someone else’s property you can sue. The reality... is that the law requires a quid pro quo from property owners and the public. Property owners must take reasonable care in minimizing or preventing harm occurring to people passing through their premises and the general public equally, must take reasonable and appropriate care when entering into, walking across and leaving another’s premises.

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Road accident injuries: Do I have a claim?

22 November 2012

The RAF Act has been amended with the amendments substantially impacting on all claims arising from motor vehicle accidents which... occurred after 1 August 2008, and resulting in many victims being unsure of whether they can claim from the RAF or not. To help clarify some of the implications of the amendments, we broadly explain what loss or damage can be claimed for under the Act.

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Dog owner beware! Dog bites can be expensive

19 June 2012

Everybody has heard of someone who has been bitten by a dog. This is no accusation directed at dogs as... owner irresponsibility is often the main cause of the attack. Correctly, one must then look at the liability of the owner to determine whether the actions of the dog are attributable to the owner or not. It must also be considered whether the liability of the owner is unlimited and whether there are defences available to the owner in the case of a dog attack. Prevention however remains the best defence and dog owners can limit their risk for liability by ensuring that their dogs pose no threat for others.

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