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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.  

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Article

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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What is the procedure if I plead guilty to a charge of reckless or negligent driving?

02 June 2020,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

The accused will instruct his or her legal representative , who will confirm that he or she is acting on... behalf of the accused and that his or her instructions are in accordance with section 112(2) of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977.

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What is vicarious Liability in Motor vehicle accidents and how can an employer be held vicarious liable for my damages?

02 June 2020,  Dries Knoetze

“I was involved in a motor vehicle accident during May 2019, when a truck branded by SASKO Bread, drove into... the rear of my vehicle. After the accident and when I approached the driver of the vehicle I could establish very quickly that the driver of the vehicle had been drinking. Can I hold SASKO liable for the damage to my vehicle?”

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May a Court order each party to pay their own damages in a motor vehicle accident?

02 June 2020

"I admit that I was wrong, but so was the other driver…and now he wants to take me to court"

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In a motor vehicle matter can an insurance company sue on behalf of their insured?

01 August 2019

In a motor vehicle matter can an insurance company sue on behalf of their insured?

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How to guide when involved in a car accident

01 July 2019,  Marié Combrink

Any person normally involved in a small accident with a vehicle or a more serious accident, being a driver, passenger... or even an onlooker can be upset or in shock with regards to the situation you find yourself in.   As soon as you are over the initial shock it is very important to remember the following to assist you with regards to claiming for damages.  It can happen that you are called to be a witness in a criminal or civil court case regarding the accident or you are the Plaintiff or Defendant in a civil matter and then you need proper information to either put a proper case before court to proof your claim or to be able to properly defend yourself against a claim or even criminal charges.

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