Now more than ever, it’s essential that victims of South African road accidents consult an experienced attorney for legal advice and assistance in claiming damages from the Road Accident Fund.
A range of unique legal requirements and limitations apply to claims against the Fund. In addition, problems with claim settlements have become far more widespread.
The Road Accident Fund is designed to help protect victims of accidents – but naturally, it’s not properly equipped to manage claims against itself, in which claimants need to challenge unfair outcomes or long delays.
As a claimant, you have a much better chance of securing a fair, timely settlement if you have advice and guidance from a properly qualified attorney. A suitably experienced attorney can also help you navigate the complexities involved in making a claim and, potentially, make a real difference to the amount of compensation you receive.
Do I have a claim?
DSC Attorneys offers specialist legal advice and representation to those with road accident claims in South Africa. The firm supports each client’s right to justice by working on a “no win, no fee” basis. Contact us if we can assist with your claim.
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Finding the best attorneys for road accident claims
Opt for a firm that specialises in personal injury law, rather than for a general legal practitioner who offers “the works” in terms of legal services.
Road accident claims fall under personal injury law, which is a unique and complex area of civil law. Within this field, attorneys often specialise further, in certain types of claims – such as product liability, medical negligence or road accident claims.
Beyond choosing a personal injury specialist, here’s what to look for:
- in-depth knowledge about the Road Accident Fund and associated legal processes
- familiarity with recent legal rulings in cases similar to yours
- good breadth of experience with South African road accident cases
- access to a network of medical specialists who can provide suitable, expert testimony
- a well-established firm, able to dedicate sufficient time and resources to your case.
Why consider DSC Attorneys?
DSC Attorneys is a Cape Town law firm that specialises in personal injury cases, with a focus especially on road accident claims. The firm was formed in 2004, when three firms – each with a long history in the field of personal injury law – merged.
The firm’s directors have been closely involved with the Road Accident Fund.
For example, Kirstie Haslam has been heavily engaged in parliamentary processes surrounding proposed amendments to the Road Accident Fund legislation.
Cliff Timms was employed by the Road Accident Fund for a number of years, enabling him to provide an “inside” perspective of its workings.
Several of DSC’s attorneys have been involved in numerous successful appeals to the full bench of the High Court and to the Supreme Court of Appeal on matters involving the Road Accident Fund.
All attorneys at the firm are highly experienced in personal injury law and offer many years of combined experience in handling Road Accident Fund claims.
At DSC Attorneys, clients also have access to the firm’s extensive panel of top medico-legal and other specialists, to assist in obtaining expert testimony in support of personal injury claims.
Contact us if we can assist with your road accident claim, for specialist legal advice and representation that’s effective, ethical and caring.
