Added legal gives you and your family access to a panel of experienced attorneys who will provide you with free legal opinions on issues such as debt, divorce, fines, vehicle accident claims, child custody or standard legal documents. you will also have access to free will drafting, Sale and lease agreements, Employment contracts and Debt acknowledgment. Sometimes legal problems can only be solved in court, but litigation fees are expensive, we will help you save on expensive court fees by using one of our experienced panel attorneys who can assist at a discounted rate.
In the event that you need to submit a Road Accident Fund Claim, Our Legal Team will assist with completion of the necessary documentation and submission of the Claim. Are you aware that every time fuel is filled in any vehicle R1.93 cents of every litre is paid to the Road Accident Fund? It is your legal right to claim back money from the RAF if you are injured or disabled in a Road Accident due to third party negligence. If you are permanently disabled and unable to work, as a result of a motor vehicle accident you can claim a salary up to R240 000 a year right up to the age of retirement from The Road Accident Fund. Claims can also be made for funeral expenses up to R6500, if you or your spouse or children are killed in a road accident. If the breadwinner should pass away claims can be submitted for loss of support. Claims can also be made for medical expenses. You will receive 100% of the pay-out.
Any injury to the body, mind or emotions, can be regarded as personal injury. Legally one may claim for damages due a personal injury incurred through the negligence of another person, a company or the state. Legal claims for damages incurred may be initiated as a result the following types of incidents: Motor vehicle, train, bus, boat or aeroplane accidents, Slips, falls and trips in a private or public place, Assault by the police or other state employees, Dog and animal bites, Medical malpractice or negligence. In order to claim compensation for personal injury, it is vital that certain elements concerning the incident can be proven. It has to be proven that the other party was negligent because they failed to take the necessary precautionary measures to prevent the injury, or that the action of the other party resulted in the injury. Should the other party be a company or the state, it must also be proven that the action was unlawful and that it was done against the regulations set out by that company or organ of the state. Furthermore, it must be proven that the negligence resulted in the injury; for this, proper medical attention must be sought immediately after the incident has occurred. Any medical records, counselling records and records of any treatment received due to the injury should also be kept. Specialist personal injury attorneys, have the necessary legal knowledge and expertise to help determine whether you could have a successful claim.
Pothole Cover exists to alleviate the financial burden of South African drivers who have to pay for damage to tyres, mags and rims caused by potholes and roadworks. Added Cover Pothole Cover aims to recover 100% of this money from the relevant Road Authorities nationwide.
Any legal, technical, or service information contained in this document is subject to change from time to time. This document is a summary of the features of the service as at the time of publication. If there are any discrepancies between this document and the contractual terms and conditions or, where applicable any fund rules, the latter will prevail. Any recommendations made must take into consideration your specific needs and unique circumstances. Terms, conditions, risks and limitations apply