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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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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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Filter: Maintenance order
Can you claim maintenance for your adult children?

15 September 2022

It has been a well held view in our law that a parent cannot claim maintenance for an adult dependent... child from their divorced spouse. But is this still the case or has a recent Supreme Court of Appeal finding changed the position?

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Can the proceeds of a sale of property be used to settle arrear maintenance?

19 May 2022

Maintenance is an emotive issue for many South Africans. On the one hand there is the need of the primary... caregiver for the financial assistance maintenance provides, and on the other the financial issues of the spouse required to pay maintenance. So how far does the obligation to pay maintenance stretch and can a spouse even lay claim to the proceeds of a sale of property to settle arrear maintenance?

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