A road accident can change your life in seconds. If you were hurt on the roads of Katlehong, or you lost someone you love, the Road Accident Fund (RAF) exists to compensate people in exactly your position. The challenge is that RAF claims are paperwork-heavy, slow, and full of deadlines that are easy to miss when you are recovering.
BMM Attorneys helps Katlehong residents and families claim what they are legally entitled to, without paying anything upfront.
Hurt in an Accident in Katlehong? Start Here
If the accident just happened, or happened recently, these steps protect your claim:
- Get medical treatment first. Your health comes first, and hospital records are the foundation of your claim.
- Report the accident to the police and keep the case number (CAS number).
- Keep every document: hospital notes, receipts, ID copy, and any photos you took.
- Write down what you remember: the place, the time, the vehicles involved, and any witnesses.
- Speak to an attorney before signing anything from the RAF or an insurer.
Already past this stage? Do not worry. Many people only seek help weeks or months later, and we can still assist.
Who Can Claim From the RAF?
You may have a claim if you were injured, or lost a family member, in an accident involving a motor vehicle, and another driver was wholly or partly at fault. This includes:
- Drivers and passengers in private cars
- Minibus taxi and bus passengers
- Pedestrians hit while crossing or walking along the road
- Cyclists and motorcyclists
- Victims of hit-and-run accidents where the driver was never found
- Dependants, including spouses and children, of someone who died in a road accident
Taxi and Hit-and-Run Accidents
Minibus taxis are how many people in Katlehong get to work, school and clinics. When a taxi accident happens, passengers are often left unsure whether they can claim, especially when the driver disappears from the scene.
The short answer is that taxi passengers and hit-and-run victims can often still claim from the RAF. These claims have strict deadlines and need careful evidence, so the sooner you speak to us, the stronger your position.
What Can You Claim For?
A properly prepared RAF claim looks at the full impact of the accident on your life, not just the hospital bill. Depending on your circumstances, this can include:
- Medical costs you have already paid
- Future medical care, such as surgery, therapy or assistive devices
- Income you have lost while recovering
- Future earning capacity if you can no longer work as before
- General damages for pain, suffering and loss of quality of life, where the injuries qualify as serious
- Loss of support for families who depended on a person who died
The RAF’s first offer is not always the full value of your claim. We work with medical and other experts to make sure nothing is left out.
How Our RAF Claims Process Works
- Free first conversation. You tell us what happened and we explain whether you have a claim.
- We collect the evidence. Police reports, hospital records and witness details.
- Experts assess your injuries. Where needed, doctors and other specialists report on your condition.
- We lodge and manage the claim with the Road Accident Fund and keep you updated.
- We negotiate on your behalf and, if the RAF will not be fair, take the matter to court.
Our Fees: No Win, No Fee
You should never have to choose between your health and your legal rights. We take qualifying RAF claims on a contingency fee basis, which means that if your claim is unsuccessful you do not pay our legal fees. We also fund the legal process, so you do not need money upfront.
We Come to You
If you are recovering at home, in hospital or simply cannot travel, you do not need to visit an office. We offer consultations by phone, video call, or at your home in Katlehong where necessary.
Katlehong Roads and Areas We Serve
Katlehong sits between major routes such as the R550 (Heidelberg Road), the N3 and the N17, and heavy traffic, pedestrians and minibus taxis share many of these roads every day. We help accident victims from across the township, including:
- Phooko
- Zonkizizwe
- Mazibuko
- Moleleki
- Mngadi
- Kwesine
- Khumalo
- Morena
- Mathole Motloung
- Buhle Park
- Palm Ridge
- Phola Park
We also assist clients in Thokoza, Vosloorus, Germiston, Alberton, Boksburg and Tembisa.
Common Questions From Katlehong Accident Victims
I was a taxi passenger. Can I still claim?
Often, yes. Passengers in minibus taxis and buses are among the people the RAF is meant to compensate, whether or not the taxi driver was the one at fault.
The driver never stopped. Is my claim lost?
No. Hit-and-run victims can still claim against the RAF, but these claims are subject to shorter deadlines and need strong supporting evidence, so act quickly.
How long do I have to claim?
RAF claims are subject to strict time limits, generally three years from the date of the accident, and shorter in some cases such as hit-and-run claims. Do not wait to find out. Speak to an attorney as early as possible.
I do not have much money. Can I still get legal help?
Yes. We work on a no win, no fee basis and fund the claims process, so you do not pay upfront.
Do I have to claim myself, or can a family member do it?
If you are too injured to deal with the claim, a family member can contact us on your behalf to get the process started. Where a person has died, the family or dependants may be able to claim for loss of support and related costs.
Is it worth using an attorney instead of claiming directly?
You are allowed to claim directly, but RAF claims involve forms, medical assessments and calculations that are easy to get wrong. A mistake or missing document can delay your claim or reduce what you receive.
Talk to a Katlehong RAF Claims Attorney Today
You focus on getting better. We will handle the legal process. Call BMM Attorneys on +27 81 557 9304 or send us a message through our contact page, and one of our RAF team will get back to you. We also serve the West Rand, including Soweto