How long does RAF take to payout after settlement?

180 days
Once a settlement has been reached in court, it can take the RAF as long as 180 days or more to pay you the awarded amount. At the end of 2020, the average pay-out period was 312 days. In the second quarter of 2021, it was 281 days on average.

How long does the Road Accident Fund take to pay out in South Africa?

The capital (settlement amount) usually takes 180 days, from the court date to recover from the Road Accident Fund. In terms of our fee agreement, all fees and disbursements are deducted from the first available funds and the difference is paid to the client as a first payment.

Does Road Accident Fund still exist?

Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists can all claim from the Road Accident Fund, as long as they were not entirely responsible for the accident. The fund provides cover for both South Africans and foreigners involved in accidents on South African roads.

Does Road Accident Fund claim expire?

What is the time limit for RAF claims? RAF claims must be submitted within three years of the date of the accident if the wrongdoer is identified. In the case of a hit-and-run accident, you must submit your claim within two years of the date of the accident.

How do I check my Road Accident Fund payout?

You can check if your claim has been processed by calling RAF’s free number 0800 202 945. You will need to provide some personal details like your name and date of the accident, and the name of the hospital you went to. This information will be on your accident report form (ARP).

Does RAF pay for small injuries?

The RAF also does not pay future medical and hospital accounts/expenses but provides an undertaking that they will reimburse the injured person once the expenses have been incurred and paid for. General damages (non-monetary loss) for pain, suffering, loss of amenities of life, disfigurement, etc.

How long does RAF claim expire?

A claim must be lodged by the claimant within three years from the date of the accident or from the date on which the claim arose.

Does RAF pay for pain and suffering?

How do I check my RAF payout?

To check your RAF claim, you will need to visit the Road Accident Fund website or call their customer care line. You will need your accident report number (ARP) and claim ID (if you don’t have an ARP, you can call the Fund’s customer care line to get it). On their website, fill in your details on the form provided.

Can RAF reject a claim?

The RAF also has to be satisfied that your injury is ‘serious’ before you are entitled to be paid for pain and suffering. The RAF may reject your claim either on the merits or as not being ‘serious’. They can also decide that the accident was partly your fault and offer you only a percentage of your loss.

How long does RAF take to pay out 2022?

In our experience, we have found that it takes the RAF 150 to 180 days to pay out your RAF claim from the date of your settlement. The date of your RAF pay out will further depend on the rand value of your settlement.

How much does RAF pay for broken leg?

A whiplash injury may merit a payout of R100 000 for General Damages, while a broken leg could result in a claim of R400 000 and a serious brain injury as much as R2 000 000. These amounts are for General Damages only and not past medical & hospital expenses or past and future loss of income.

How much is RAF payout?

According to the RAF’s annual report for 2020, the average value paid out per claim was R138,010. R826,007 was the average pay-out for loss of earnings. R482,291 was the average pay-out for general damages.

What is the maximum RAF payout?

Cap on RAF loss of income and loss of support claims This means no matter what the circumstances of your claim, the payout will never exceed this amount. For loss of income and loss of support claims, the cap is currently R297,877 (December 2021).

How much does RAFPay for serious injuries?

How much do lawyers charge for RAF claims?

An Attorney is entitled to a Maximum of 25 % of the settled amount. This will mean that the Attorney can charge (25% of R100 000.00).

How long does RAF second payment take?

We will pay within 24 hours after the contract is signed by you and your attorney. Your second payment will be paid as soon as the Road Accident Fund releases the payment to your attorney.

How long does RAF take to pay-out 2021?

RAF claimants are waiting up to 12 months for their payouts and that’s after years of waiting for a court date.

How much should I settle for a leg injury?

How Much Is a Broken Leg Worth in a Lawsuit? The average settlement value for a fibula or tibia fracture in a personal injury lawsuit is around $70,000 to $90,000. Femur fractures get twice as much compensation with an average settlement value of $150,000 to $175,000.