The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) and numerous different criminal our bodies. They have expressed their ongoing frustration with the challenges faced by legal practitioners. They trying to claim on behalf of road accident victims from the Road Accident Fund (RAF).
Struggles with Claim Logging and Processing
According to the association, criminal practitioners are encountering problems in logging and processing claims. Generally, because of interference from policies imposed via way of means of the fund’s management. These obstacles have resulted in delays and complications in accessing the compensation. The accident victims are entitled to under the law.
Joint Memorandum Raises Funding Issues
Representatives from approximately ten organizations, including the LSSA. They have collaborated on a joint memorandum that links both The board and the CEO of the Road Accident Fund to the investment problems inside the organization. This memorandum highlights concerns regarding the management’s directives. It seems to be implemented unlawfully and hinder the smooth processing of claims.
The Purpose of the Road Accident Fund
The Road Accident Fund become set up with the goal of imparting. It is affordable repayment to sufferers of road accidents as part of the country’s social security system, in accordance with the provisions of the constitution.
President of the Law Society Speaks Out
Eunice Letsoalo, the President of the Law Society of South Africa, emphasized the critical importance of the issues raised in the joint memorandum. She explained that legal practitioners are facing significant challenges in lodging claims due to the fund’s management imposing an exhaustive list of requirements. These requirements ultimately deprive road accident victims of their rightful compensation. It impedes their ability to claim from the Road Accident Fund, leading to the risk of their claims expiring.
The frustration expressed by the Law Society of South Africa. Other legal bodies highlights the need for an efficient and transparent process for claiming compensation from the Road Accident Fund. As the country’s constitution emphasizes the provision of social security for its citizens, it becomes imperative to address these challenges and ensure that accident victims receive the compensation they deserve promptly.
