In the tragic event that someone who supports you financially is killed in a road accident, you may qualify for a claim against the Road Accident Fund (RAF) for a loss of support.
A claim for ‘loss of support’ against RAF may cover financial support that you have personally lost or financial support for the children of the victim of the motor vehicle accident.
The following people qualify for a claim of ‘loss of support’ from RAF:
- The spouse of the accident victim.
- The parent or legal guardian of dependent children (on behalf of the children).
- Or a common-law partner .
A legally recognised marriage certificate is not a requirement for claiming loss of support. Fiancés and unmarried life partners also qualify to claim loss of support from RAF.
If you or your family member has suffered loss of support due to the death of a breadwinner, you can contact Mokhabela and Mposula Attorneys in order to discuss whether you qualify for a loss of support against RAF.
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Jonas Obakeng Mokhabela
012 880 5590 / 076 9557 286
jonasm@mmplaw.co.za