How do you qualify for RAF?
A person who sustained a bodily injury in the accident (except a driver who was the sole cause of the accident); A dependent of a deceased breadwinner; A close relative of the deceased who paid for the funeral; and. A claimant under the age of 18 years must be assisted by a parent, legal guardian or curator ad litem.
Can I claim RAF after 20 years?
Apart from exceptional circumstances, all RAF claims where the driver of the other vehicle has been identified must be filed within three years of the accident unless the claimant is a child under the age of 18; they have three years from their eighteenth birthday to file a claim.
How do I claim my RAF money?
The documents required to launch a claim with the RAF are;
- the police report and/or case number of the accident,
- all your relevant personal details as well as those of any other person involved in the accident,
- all medical documents supporting the claim of injuries incurred,
Can I claim RAF if I was a driver?
You cannot claim from the RAF if:
you were the driver and are the owner of the vehicle solely responsible for the accident.
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